Orthopaedic Practitioner

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking an Orthopaedic Practitioner to support patient care in a multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include applying and removing casts, assisting medical staff, and ensuring high standards of patient comfort. Ideal candidates will have recent experience and possess the British Casting Certificate. The role is full-time and offers opportunities for career development within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Trainee or Qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing and delivering patient care.
• Support nursing staff in direct patient care.
• Position limbs during plaster application.
• Document all patient treatments accurately.

Skills

Competent in the use of ANTT

Ability to work well in a team

Education

British Casting Certificate

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

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.

About us

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in providing and delivering a high standard of care, recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients. This can include helping to deliver patient care within the TOR directorate including ward work.
• Assist nursing staff in providing other direct patient care whilst maintaining comfort, privacy and dignity at all times.
• To assist patients and provide comfort when clinical procedures are being carried out.
• To support and position limbs during the application of plaster casts.
• Undertake the removal of plaster casts in a safe and controlled manner.
• To apply all types of plaster casts, strapping and splints as per medical prescription in accordance with the British Casting Certificate Guidelines and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To work under the direction of the Medical staff within the peripheral clinics.
• To document clearly and accurately all patient treatments undertaken within the Department.
• Undertake other tasks identified as appropriate by the nurse in charge.
• To undertake wound care including the removal of sutures and clips and pin site care, reporting any concerns to the nurse in charge.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• 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.
• Demonstrable experience in Supporting Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner as they prepare for the British Casting Certificate

Qualifications

• British Casting Certificate, registration and ongoing portfolio of CPD
• Observational Assessment module / Teaching Qualification
• 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.

University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford, Plymouth

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

216-LH-S7592575

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford, Plymouth