Band 6 Orthopaedic Practitioner — Casting & Trauma Specialist

Pulse Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an Orthopaedic Practitioner (Band 6) for a role in Dorset. You will provide specialist orthopaedic care including casting, splinting, and functional bracing to support patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care and adhere to clinical guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in orthopaedic casting and splinting, plus strong communication and patient-handling skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in orthopaedic casting and splinting.
• Strong communication and patient-handling skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Trauma and orthopaedic casting, functional bracing, and musculoskeletal anatomy expertise.
• Assess, apply, and adapt specialist braces to support recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with NHS protocols.

Skills

Casting & splinting

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Pulse Healthcare is seeking an Orthopaedic Practitioner (Band 6) for a role in Dorset. You will provide specialist orthopaedic care including casting, splinting, and functional bracing to support patients recovering from injuries or surgeries.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high-quality patient care and adhere to clinical guidelines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in orthopaedic casting and splinting, plus strong communication and patient-handling skills.