Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner
The closing date is 10 June 2026
The Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner is a member of the Outpatients team. The post holder will work with qualified Orthopaedic Practitioners at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Alexandra’s Children’s Hospital, providing support for Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinics, Virtual Fracture Clinic, Emergency Department and wards. The post holder may have to attend other Trust sites during their training to gain the relevant work experience.
The post holder must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills, willing to learn a variety of new procedures and techniques, and able to work as part of a team to provide the best care for patients.
In return, you will have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills and study towards the British Orthopaedic Association’s British Casting Certificate. This residential course runs over six weeks at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital, London. You will be expected to work as a Band 4 trainee for up to two years, gaining the relevant knowledge and experience before starting your casting course.
Main duties of the job
- Primarily work within the plaster room supporting the running of clinics that require plaster room input.
- Ensure orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.
- Upon qualification from Stanmore, complete a set of Trust specific competency‑based training for certain tasks, supported by the Trust prior to moving to a Band 5 Orthopaedic Practitioner.
What we can offer you
- 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 discounts in local businesses and hospitality.
- Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy, planning care for patients seen in the plaster room‑led clinics.
About us
At UHS Sussex, diversity is our strength, and we aim to always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, with an outstanding CQC rating. We encourage success across a creative and innovative community, with staff networks and a buddy system to help new members settle in. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job responsibilities
This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules; therefore, sponsorship cannot be offered. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. If you are applying using a Graduate visa, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at the time of application.
- Undertake clinical duties relevant to a trainee orthopaedic practitioner role.
- Support your team and yourself to achieve.
- Provide outstanding care to our patients.
- Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Person Specification
- Education: GCSE A*-C/4-9 in both English Language and Maths.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience.
- Experience of working in a hospital environment in a patient‑facing role.
- Experience/knowledge of orthopaedics.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Evidence of having undertaken development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to the role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…