B7 Specialist Orthotist

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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust B7 Specialist Orthotist

The closing date is 05 November 2026

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Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced Orthotist to join our growing team in Somerset.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 7 Specialist Orthotist, with a particular focus on leading the Orthotics diabetic service and associated pathways across Yeovil and the community. The post will suit an Orthotist with substantial experience in managing complex clinical presentations, especially for patients with diabetes.

Applicants who demonstrate strong clinical capability but do not yet meet the specialist diabetes requirements of the Band 7 post may be considered for a Band 6 Orthotist role. The Band 6 position will focus on delivering high-quality orthotic care across a varied and complex caseload, with opportunities to further develop clinical expertise, service development and leadership skills.

You will be joining a supportive and developing team, working as part of MDTs and with a varied caseload across acute and community settings. The role spans all pillars of practice including leadership, education, line management responsibility and service development.

We are looking for someone who is confident working with highly complex cases and who is keen to help shape and strengthen the service as it continues to grow.

Somerset County-wide travel, including ward cover, is essential. Flexible and part-time working applications are welcomed.

If you are interested in applying, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Provide specialist advice regarding the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of patients (including highly complex) referred to the Orthotics service, with a particular focus on a Diabetic caseload. This will involve holding clinics on acute and community sites.

Participate in and lead service improvement projects relating to the Orthotics Service.

Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.

Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department, implementing regulatory guidance.

Provide clinical supervision, support and training to learners, peers and members of the Orthotics team.

Have line management responsibility for members of the Orthotics team.

Lead the Orthotics Diabetic service and associated pathways for the East of the County, including weekly participation in MDT.

See the attached Band 7 job description for more information.

A Band 6 post will be considered for applicants not yet ready for a Band 7 Specialist role.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,397 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BL-6198

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist advice regarding the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of patients (including highly complex) referred to the Orthotics service, with a particular focus on a Diabetic caseload. This will involve holding clinics on acute and community sites.

Participate in and lead service improvement projects relating to the Orthotics Service.

Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.

Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department, implementing regulatory guidance.

Provide clinical supervision, support and training to learners, peers and members of the Orthotics team.

Have line management responsibility for members of the Orthotics team.

Lead the Orthotics Diabetic service and associated pathways for the East of the county, including weekly participation in MDT.

Please see the attached job descriptions and person specifications for more details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide specialist advice regarding the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of patients (including highly complex) referred to the Orthotics service, with a particular focus on a Diabetic caseload. This will involve holding clinics on acute and community sites.

Participate in and lead service improvement projects relating to the Orthotics Service.

Provide an advisory service to patients, carers, other health care professionals and the primary healthcare team including GPs.

Be responsible for the safe and correct use of equipment within the department, implementing regulatory guidance.

Provide clinical supervision, support and training to learners, peers and members of the Orthotics team.

Have line management responsibility for members of the Orthotics team.

Lead the Orthotics Diabetic service and associated pathways for the East of the county, including weekly participation in MDT.

Please see the attached job descriptions and person specifications for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification.
• Extensive experience within diabetic foot clinics and in the management of patients with highly complex need with a wide range of presentations
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience leading audit or research projects

Desirable

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Desirable

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Experience

Essential

• Please see attached job description and person specification.
• Extensive experience within diabetic foot clinics and in the management of patients with highly complex need with a wide range of presentations
• Leadership and supervisory experience
• Experience leading audit or research projects

Desirable

• Please see attached job description and person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Orthotics

Nina Darke

[email protected]

01935384380

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,397 to £56,515 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BL-6198

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

United Kingdom

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF

United Kingdom

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