Orthopaedic Practitioner

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Sussex is seeking a Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner primarily based in their outpatients department. In this role, you will supervise Orthopaedic Technicians and manage the application and removal of casting materials across multiple sites. Responsibilities include supporting outpatient care, running various clinics, and promoting professional development. This position offers excellent training opportunities and a supportive working environment while ensuring a high standard of patient care.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Flexible working environment

Health and wellbeing support network

Local business and hospitality discounts

Opportunity to develop skills in wound management

Qualifications

• Direct responsibility for application/removal of casting materials.
• Supervisory role over Orthopaedic Technicians across multiple sites.
• Commitment to patient care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support outpatient care across multiple sites.
• Run practitioner-led clinics including Virtual Fracture clinics.
• Ensure inpatients have plaster services.
• Support professional development and training for staff.
• Participate in improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Experience in orthopaedic care

Supervisory skills

Ability to run clinics

Competency-based training skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic team, primarily based in our outpatients department.

As the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner you will have direct responsibility for the application and removal of a variety of casting materials and for supervising Orthopaedic Technicians across three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Orthopaedic team with outpatient care across over two sites.
• Run consultant‑led and practitioner‑led clinics, including Virtual Fracture and Virtual Hand Fracture clinics.
• Ensure orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.
• Support competency‑based training and continuous professional development for the orthopaedic practitioner team.
• Support improvement projects with your skills and knowledge as required.

Benefits

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• Best work/life balance with a supportive and flexible working environment.
• Excellent health and wellbeing support network, including local business and hospitality discounts.
• Opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.
• Grow confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in nurse‑led wound clinics.
• Provide outstanding care to our patients and contribute to a great work environment.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

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