Orthopaedic Practitioner

Orthopaedic Practitioner

Band 5 Orthopaedic Practitioner (or band 3 trainee) position within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. 30 hours per week, flexible 8:00‑18:00, Monday to Friday.

Main duties

• Provide inpatient, outpatient and A&E casting service, delivering safe, effective casts, splints and braces in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
• Apply, modify and remove casts, splints and braces, adapting as needed for patient safety and comfort.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as dressing application/removal, suture and clip removal where trained.
• Conduct neurovascular safety checks, limb positioning and patient education on cast care and mobility.
• Recognise complications and escalates concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician.
• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
• Contribute to smooth patient flow within fracture clinic and outpatient areas.
• Support a culture of learning, professionalism, teamwork; for Band 5 holders, supervise and train trainee plaster technicians and Band 3 staff.

Training & Qualifications

• British Casting Certificate (BCC) Orthopaedic Practitioner course or equivalent.
• Active registration on the BOA Register.
• GCSE Standard Pass Grades (4 and above or AC) and Level 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. (Optionally NVQ Level 2 or above.)
• Additional specialist casting courses.

Experience & Knowledge

• Recent clinical skills and competency with a variety of casting materials and equipment.
• Ability to construct specialised casts and splints, with routine and non‑routine adaptations.
• Relevant clinical or healthcare experience, with an interest in developing orthopaedic and plaster room skills.
• Teamworking experience, supporting senior staff, understanding the importance of communication, professionalism and escalation.
• Knowledge of walking aids, slings or splints and patient education on their safe use.
• Awareness of basic wound care principles, with willingness to develop further.

Skills & Ability

• Effective written and verbal communication in English, with accurate clinical notes.
• Capability to support across elective and trauma clinics and work across sites (Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover).
• Physically capable of undertaking prolonged standing and meeting the demands of busy outpatient service.
• Flexible working hours and willingness to work across sites.
• Customer service experience, including dealing with complaints.

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata.

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