Following a recent internal promotion, we have an exciting opportunity for an Orthotist to join our team in Birmingham.
Opcare has been delivering orthotic services in Birmingham since 2023, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and enhancing service delivery. The successful candidate will work across our two sites at Birmingham Children’s Hospital and The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (this site is due to be relocated to Kings Norton Summer 2026). Across both locations, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient orthotic care, with the Children’s Hospital also delivering regular clinics within specialist schools across the region.
You will join a busy and enthusiastic team with a wide range of experience, offering excellent support, collaboration, and opportunities for learning. You will be part of a growing network of multidisciplinary teams, offering exposure to a diverse and engaging caseload. Working across both inpatient and outpatient settings, you will treat a wide range of conditions including stroke, scoliosis, neuromuscular conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), CTEV, osteoarthritis, spinal trauma, oncology, poliomyelitis, lower limb musculoskeletal conditions, and common foot pathologies.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise within a dynamic and clinically challenging environment, while making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivers autonomous, patient-centred care, independently managing routine and moderately complex cases, and seeking guidance for more challenging situations.
- Applies sound clinical reasoning and experience across patient groups to ensure accurate device design, fitting, and adjustment using clinical and technical skills.
- Contributes to audits, service evaluations and research activities with guidance as needed, supporting data collection and reflective learning.
- Manages clinical equipment and resources responsibly, with awareness of cost-effectiveness and service sustainability.
- Maintains accurate clinical records and contributes to audits and quality improvement initiatives to support safe, effective and continuously evolving patient care.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Highly developed interpersonal skills – including formal and informal communication
- Proven record of working within an active, fast-paced clinical environment, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to prioritise effectively.
- Experience working collaboratively and proactively within a team, MDT and across the wider Trust
- Interest in service development and/or evidence of involvement
- Experience working with paediatrics
Desirable:
- Experience with CAD/CAM or digital workflows.
- Experience mentoring students or clinical staff.
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary teams and handle complex cases.
- Experience assessing and prescribing Scoliosis braces
Qualifications:
Essential:
- BSc (Hons) in Prosthetics and Orthotics or equivalent
- HCPC registered
Desirable:
- Completion of Opcare’s graduate scheme (or similar)
- Full driving licence
- BAPO member
- ISPO member
What we Offer:
- Competitive market salary
- Incremental holiday allowance stating at 35 days, increasing to 41 days with length of service (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Enhanced Family Leave/Pay
- Death in Service benefit
- Recognition schemes
- Continuing professional development
Why Join Us?
At AM Healthcare Group, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals who rely on mobility and accessibility solutions. As an international group of companies, we provide innovative products and services that make a real difference in people’s daily lives.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer with a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion across all areas of our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
We are also a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, and we encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and members of the wider armed forces community.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the position to recruitment@am-healthcare.com. Alternatively, you can apply directly through our website – www.amhealthcaregroup.com/careers.
