Orthotic Technician

King's Mill Hospital is proud to host a purpose-built orthotic manufacturing facility that supports our highly regarded in-house Orthotic Service. We are seeking a motivated and skilled Orthotic Technician to join our dedicated team, helping to manufacture and maintain bespoke orthotic devices that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

Working within a supportive and experienced team, you will be involved in the manufacture, modification, servicing, and repair of custom-made medical devices. We are looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and is keen to develop new skills.

Experience in prosthetic or orthotic manufacturing would be advantageous; however, candidates with transferable skills from other technical industries will be considered. Knowledge of plaster rectification, thermoplastic fabrication techniques, and CAD/CAM processes would be beneficial, although full training can be provided for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

About us

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

We are proud that our Trust colleagues have voted us the best acute Trust to work for in the East Midlands for seven years running in the National NHS Staff Survey, while the Care Quality Commission has rated our Trust as 'outstanding' for care and our King's Mill Hospital as the only 'outstanding' NHS-run hospital in the East Midlands.

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Details

Date posted

08 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

214-CSTO-8267055

Job locations

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
• Excellent practical and manual skills
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
• Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
• Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
• Understanding of NHS working practices

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
• Evidence of commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Further training

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture
• Portfolio or evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
• Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

• Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
• Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
• Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students

Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional and reliable approach to work
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements

Desirable

• Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required

Person Specification

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
• Excellent practical and manual skills
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
• Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
• Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
• Understanding of NHS working practices

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
• Evidence of commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Further training

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture
• Portfolio or evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
• Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

• Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
• Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
• Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students

Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional and reliable approach to work
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements

Desirable

• Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required

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 details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's Mill Hospital

Mansfield Road

Sutton in Ashfield

NG17 4JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Knowledge Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of manufacturing techniques and materials used in a technical or workshop environment
• Excellent practical and manual skills
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and instructions
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic IT skills and electronic record keeping
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Knowledge of orthotic manufacturing techniques
• Experience of plaster rectification and mould modification
• Experience of thermoplastic fabrication techniques
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems and digital manufacturing processes
• Understanding of NHS working practices

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, BTEC, Apprenticeship Qualification or equivalent vocational qualification in a technical, manufacturing, engineering or related discipline
• Evidence of commitment to professional development

Desirable

• Qualification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Engineering, Product Design or a related field
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Further training

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at courses relevant to orthotic manufacture
• Portfolio or evidence of CPD

Experience

Essential

• Experience working within a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication or workshop environment
• Experience using hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment

Desirable

• Previous Orthotics or Prosthetics manufacturing experience
• Experience producing bespoke or custom made devices
• Experience of stock control and workshop organisation
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or students

Attributes

Essential

• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Professional and reliable approach to work
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
• Adaptable and flexible approach to service needs
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Commitment to patient-centred care

Contractual Requirements

Essential

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role
• Commitment to undertaking mandatory and role-specific training
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and data protection requirements

Desirable

• Flexibility to support changing service requirements when required