Clinical Lead Orthotist

About the role

The Clinical Lead Orthotist will provide clinical leadership for the delivery of orthotic services across North Wales. You will shape practice standards, advise senior management and develop a competency framework for orthotic practitioners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain clinical standards in line with best practice.
• Provide clinical advice to the organisation, particularly to the Head of Podiatry and Orthotics.
• Create and implement a competency‑based framework for staff working with orthotic devices.
• Deliver skills‑based training and mentorship to practitioners.
• Conduct critical analysis, appraisal and synthesis of current research and literature to ensure expert knowledge.
• Travel between sites as required to support service delivery.

Required profile

• Current registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
• Extensive experience working within orthotics.
• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Desirable: post‑registration experience, proven leadership of a team, experience of audit or innovation projects.
• Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory.

Required skills

• Orthotic device assessment and fitting.
• Development of clinical standards and competency frameworks.
• Research appraisal and evidence synthesis.
• Leadership and training of clinical staff.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work for the largest health organisation in Wales, serving a population of around 700,000.
• Supportive leadership aligned with organisational values and the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and the Disability Confident Employer scheme.