Most prosthetic and orthotic graduates will start their careers working for commercial companies. However, an increasing number of opportunities are arising within the health service. As skills and experience develop you will be able to assume positions with increased responsibility. Eventually this may lead to towards a managerial role or you may become an acknowledged specialist in a particular area of clinical work. Teaching is another option and these posts offer opportunities for research.
As an Orthotist you may be required to work in one or several hospitals, often this will be as part of an outpatient’s service. You may also be required to visit schools and centres to provide a service to people with special needs.
Salaries depend upon skills, knowledge and experience. Some typical salaries are listed below
| Entry level Prosthetist / Orthotist | £21,176 | Band 5 |
| Specialist | £25,472 | Band 6 |
| Advanced Prosthetist / Orthotist | £30,460 | Band 7 |
| Consultant Prosthetist / Orthotist | £67,134 | Band 8c |
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