Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 21 April 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic Practitioners to join our expanding team. The post holder will be expected, as part of the team, to provide a high quality service to the Fracture / Outpatient clinics, wards, theatres and Accident & Emergency Department. The post is open to applicants who have completed and obtained the nationally recognised qualification in British Orthopaedic Casting and are currently working as plaster technicians.

The applicants will work across all hospital sites James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and the community hospitals, providing care to both adults and children.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, skilled, confident, caring, team players and committed to delivering a high standard of patient care

Main duties of the job

To apply and remove plaster casts in line with British Casting Standards, ensure the efficient running of the Plaster room. Work with the Orthopaedic Consultants and multi disciplinary team in providing high standard Plaster casts and removals.

Provide training and support to the multi disciplinary team and trainee Plaster Technicians.

Trauma Outpatients is a busy department with a footfall of approximately 100 patients per day attending appointments. The team is comprised of nursing staff, Health Care Assistants, and within the Plaster room there is a team of Senior Orthopaedic Practitioners and Plaster technicians.

About us

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

Your Leadership Impact

Leading Your Team to Success

Service Improvement for Beginners

Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Date posted

31 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

328-HNO-6879399-B

Job locations

The James Cook University Hospital

Marton Road

Middlesbrough

TS4 3BW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

Substantial experience in Orthopaedic Casting and Application experience
Substantial knowledge in Anatomy and understanding of the human body in relation to fractures and healing processes
Audit and development of services awareness/input
Extensive knowledge and awareness of Anatomy and plaster application practices

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Qualification as an experienced orthopaedic casting practitioner
BOA certified

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Plan and organise own work load, work is managed rather than supervised.
Communicate with other departments regarding treatment options and provide guidance and advice on various casting, splinting issues and complications.

Person Specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential

Substantial experience in Orthopaedic Casting and Application experience
Substantial knowledge in Anatomy and understanding of the human body in relation to fractures and healing processes
Audit and development of services awareness/input
Extensive knowledge and awareness of Anatomy and plaster application practices

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Qualification as an experienced orthopaedic casting practitioner
BOA certified

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Plan and organise own work load, work is managed rather than supervised.
Communicate with other departments regarding treatment options and provide guidance and advice on various casting, splinting issues and complications.

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.