Orthotics Officer
Location
Bury, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/8/2025
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Description
Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity to work as an Orthotics Officer to support the delivery of the Orthotics Service across Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
The role is extremely varied where you will be providing a whole host of clerical support as well as reception duties. You will be required to work across several different IM&T systems, including E-Procurement and electronic patient systems.
As part of a greater team delivering services across all 4 sites, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an Orthotist and take ownership and responsibility to manage all day to day administration support in the delivery of a service at each site .
In addition to providing all aspects of clerical support you will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and work directly with clinicians supporting in clinic and, in time, eventually undertake the measurement and fitting of some simple devices.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the smooth running of weekly clinics and underrating all aspects of administration work.
As part of the team you will be greeting patients, dealing with enquiries, processing orders, processing referrals, maintaining stock levels, processing invoices, taking prescription payments, as well as the day to day management of clinic diaries.
Over time you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Orthotist and assist in clinic and after completing competencies have the opportunity to manage your own limited patients caseload requiring simple devices , which will require measurement and fitting and relevant note keeping
You should have excellent customer service skills, have excellent PC skills and experience of working in a busy office environment.
If you enjoy dealing with people face to face, enjoy a challenge and enjoy working as part of a team then this could be the job for you.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-SCO-CS238-25-PS
Job locations
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills & Abilities
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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We have an exciting opportunity to work as an Orthotics Officer to support the delivery of the Orthotics Service across Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
The role is extremely varied where you will be providing a whole host of clerical support as well as reception duties. You will be required to work across several different IM&T systems, including E-Procurement and electronic patient systems.
As part of a greater team delivering services across all 4 sites, you will have the opportunity to work alongside an Orthotist and take ownership and responsibility to manage all day to day administration support in the delivery of a service at each site .
In addition to providing all aspects of clerical support you will have the opportunity to develop clinical skills and work directly with clinicians supporting in clinic and, in time, eventually undertake the measurement and fitting of some simple devices.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the smooth running of weekly clinics and underrating all aspects of administration work.
As part of the team you will be greeting patients, dealing with enquiries, processing orders, processing referrals, maintaining stock levels, processing invoices, taking prescription payments, as well as the day to day management of clinic diaries.
Over time you will have the opportunity to work alongside a qualified Orthotist and assist in clinic and after completing competencies have the opportunity to manage your own limited patients caseload requiring simple devices , which will require measurement and fitting and relevant note keeping
You should have excellent customer service skills, have excellent PC skills and experience of working in a busy office environment.
If you enjoy dealing with people face to face, enjoy a challenge and enjoy working as part of a team then this could be the job for you.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Details
Date posted
06 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
236-SCO-CS238-25-PS
Job locations
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading.
You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ level 2 or 3 in Healthcare or Equivalent
Knowledge, Training, Experience, Skills & Abilities
- To record information clearly and accurately and have clear communication skills both written and verbal
- To be a good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- To be flexible and adaptable & manage self/own workload
- To have computer / IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Previous experience in working within healthcare environment
- Ability to utilise problem solving and reasoning skills
Essential
- To record information clearly and accurately and have clear communication skills both written and verbal
- To be a good team worker with effective interpersonal skills
- To be flexible and adaptable & manage self/own workload
- To have computer / IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Previous experience in working within healthcare environment
- Ability to utilise problem solving and reasoning skills
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NCA wide, mainly based at Fairfield General Hospital
Rochdale Old Road
Bury
BL9 7TD
Employer's website
https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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