Orthopaedic practitioner

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: Royal United Hospital FOUNDATION Trust

Town: Bath

Salary per annum: Closing 07/05/2025 23:59

Interview date: 13/05/2025

Orthopaedic Practitioner

Band 5

Job Overview

The plaster room provides a comprehensive Orthopaedic and Trauma plaster service for Fracture and Orthopaedic clinics, Outpatients, Complex casts and advisory support to Accident & Emergency department, Orthopaedic (adult and children) Theatres, Diabetic foot clinic and Paediatric Physiotherapist.

The post holder needs to be professionally accountable and to work according to the (AOP) Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners Code of Professional Practice.

Main Duties of the Job

• To provide relevant verbal and written information to patients and carers for example plaster aftercare leaflets to patients and relatives.
• Ensure that a comprehensive plaster service is provided to meet the needs of patients throughout the fracture/orthopaedic clinics and wards to include:
• Application of back slabs for patients with simple and complicated fractures.
• Application and removal of routine casts from the fracture and orthopaedic clinics.
• Application and removal of specialist casting for:
• Cast brace for upper and lower limb.
• Body cast for children to include Hip and Shoulder spica casts.
• Making of and adapting and applying specialist braces.
• Wedging of casts for the realignment of bones.
• Assist in the manipulation of fractures under local anaesthetic prior and during cast application.
• To be an active participant in teaching and facilitating the education of staff in the In-house plaster training course.
• Reviewing practice and implementing appropriate changes based on research/best practice.
• Developing and implementing Audit, Quality and Risk Management initiative.
• To support senior technicians in the teaching of less experienced staff and other allied healthcare professionals in casting.
• To work within the outpatient department when required, assisting with the running of clinics, calling in patients, notes preparation etc.
• To promote and maintain effective communication.

Working for Our Organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE - grades A-C in core subjects.
• Previous experience of pediatric casting.

Qualifications

• British Casting Certificate.
• A level or equivalent.

Employer Certification / Accreditation Badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application Numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Name: Mohammed Khan

Job title: Senior Charge Nurse

Email address: [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01225821920

Additional information: Matron Victoria Marlow

Email: [e-mail]

Orthopaedic Matron for Forrester Brown and Pierce Wards, Trauma Assessment Unit and Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic.