Job Summary
The Orthopaedic Practitioner is a valued member of a multidisciplinary team whose function is to remove and apply casts and splints to patients within the Trauma, Orthopaedic and Rheumatology outpatient area, fracture clinic and the wider trust environment. They will be expected to follow directions and/or instructions from Medical staff and members of the multidisciplinary team and work closely with the Nurse- in -Charge of Fracture clinic.
Main duties of the job
Regularly support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area.
The post holder will be expected to work without direct supervision.
The post holder will be expected to work throughout the hospital and peripheral hospitals as required.
Contribute to resource management and efficiency.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working as a Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner or Qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner.
- Competent in the Use of ANTT for the removal of clips and sutures and the dressing of wounds.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in Supporting Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner as they prepare for the British Casting Certificate
Qualifications
Essential
- British Casting Certificate, registration and ongoing portfolio of CPD
- HCA Level 2
Desirable
- Observational Assessment module / Teaching Qualification
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Computer Literacy skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Works well within a team environment and engages with all members of the team
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.
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).
Closing Date: 24 November 2025
