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Job summary

Main area
Nursing and Midwifery
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 4
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
Job ref
216-LH-S7592575
Employer
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospitals Plymouth, Derriford, Plymouth
Town
Plymouth
Salary
£27,485 - £30,162 £27,485 - £30,162 Per Annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/11/2025 23:59

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Orthopaedic Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 4

Job overview

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.

 

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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

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

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • British Casting Certificate, registration and ongoing portfolio of CPD
  • HCA Level 2
Desirable criteria
  • Observational Assessment module / Teaching Qualification

Aptitude & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Computer Literacy skills
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Works well within a team environment and engages with all members of the team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Disability confident leaderArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sally Fletcher
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01752 439586
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