Specialist Technical Instructor, Podiatry and Orthotics

Job summary

This is a 22.5 hour post based in Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli.

The postholder will oversee the management of the Orthotics labs within the HB, ensuring protocols and procedures are followed. They will be required to manufacture Orthotics and undertake a limited delegated fitting role. The postholder will work as a clinician assistant within the podiatry clinics.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will provide specialist technical support to the Podiatry and Orthotics Service, leading the manufacturing labs and provision ofhigh-quality orthotic devices across Carmarthenshire.

The role includes day-to-day management of orthotic laboratory operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, Medical Devices Regulations, and quality standards. The postholder will support clinical service delivery, supervise and train staff, and contribute to service improvement, stock control, and efficient use of resources.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Interviews to be held on 03/09/2026.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh isdesirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of AGORED level 3 qualification relevant to workplace or equivalent training, qualifications or experience
• Knowledge of production techniques, materials, in the manufacture of complex orthosis to diploma equivalent level
• Numerate and literate to the level of GCSE Grade C or above
• I.T skills with basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of data bases
• Knowledge of ordering systems e.g. Oracle

Desirable

• Evidence of role related CPD activities
• Experience in manufacturing techniques using workshop machinery for the provision of high-quality orthoses and insoles
• Practical and or design and creative skills
• IT and CADCAM skills
• Knowledge of Health Board priorities and practices
• Knowledge of WPAS
• Experience in a health care setting
• Extensive experience in dealing with the public, particularly the elderly either on the telephone or face-to-face

Experience

Essential

• Working knowledge of specialist therapeutic equipment appropriate to clinical specialty
• Competent to work with a range of materials, including metals, thermoplastics, wood and polyurethane and closed-cell foams
• The ability to work unsupervised, taking responsibility for a delegated workload
• Good organisational skills
• Good time management
• Evidence of initiative
• Problem solver

Desirable

• Additional clinical or health care related experience
• Experience of audit.
• Experience of working with groups of patients

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)