Apprentice Orthotist – Degree Level 6
The closing date is 26 June 2026
Apprenticeship Opportunity – Orthotist (Degree Level 6 Prosthetics and Orthotics)
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join the Orthotics Service at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, with the chance to train as a qualified Prosthetist/Orthotist through a fully funded degree apprenticeship.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual with a passion for healthcare and a strong interest in Orthotics — supporting patients to improve mobility, function, and quality of life through expert clinical care and innovative orthotic provision.
About the Service
At OUH, our Orthotics Service sits at the heart of rehabilitation and long‑term condition management, delivering patient‑centred care across acute, community, and specialist settings. Our work focuses on:
- Clinical assessment and gait analysis
- Technical design and prescription of orthoses (bracing and external supports)
- Provision, fitting, and review of a wide range of orthotic devices
- Supporting patients with complex neurological, musculoskeletal, and paediatric needs
While this apprenticeship includes exposure to Prosthetics, the role will have a strong Orthotics focus, reflecting the breadth and impact of the orthotic service within OUH.
You will be joining a forward‑thinking, supportive multidisciplinary team of Orthotists, technicians, administrators, and clinicians who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and continuous service development.
Main duties of the job
You will work closely with our Orthotics team to:
- Support patient assessments and treatment planning
- Assist in the design, fitting, and review of orthoses
- Gain experience across a wide variety of clinical areas, including:
- Specialist multidisciplinary clinics
- Acute hospital wards
- Community clinics
- Paediatric services, including Orthopaedics and specialist schools
You will have the opportunity to work with diverse patient groups and complex conditions, making a meaningful difference every day.
We are looking for someone who is
- Highly enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine passion for Orthotics
- Interested in delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare
- A strong communicator and team player
- Eager to learn and develop within a dynamic clinical environment
Training and Development
As an Apprentice Prosthetist/Orthotist, you will:
- Undertake the University of Derby BSc (Hons) Prosthetics and Orthotics degree apprenticeship (fully funded)
- Primarily be based within OUH clinical environments, gaining hands‑on experience
- Attend the University of Derby online lectures and short intensive study blocks (approximately one week per year)
- Be fully supported by experienced clinicians and technical teams throughout your training
This structured programme provides a unique blend of academic study and real‑world clinical practice, enabling you to develop into a confident and skilled Orthotist.
Person Specification
Personal Skills
- Demonstrates experience of team working
- Organisational skills
- Knowledge of NHS and healthcare systems
- Knowledge of the Orthotics Profession
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and ability to study at Level 6
- Demonstrated alignment to OUH values
- Previous experience within an orthotics Service or similar AHP profession
- IT Skills
- Demonstrates working under own initiative
- Adaptable and flexible in approach
- Self‑motivated
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.
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£28,392 to £31,157 a year Per annum, Pro Rata
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