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Job summary

Main area
Head & Neck, Orthopaedic and Reconstructive Services
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday working occasional Bank holiday)
Job ref
328-HNO-6879399-C
Employer
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The James Cook University Hospital
Town
Middlesbrough
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/05/2025 23:59

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Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner

Band 5

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic Practitioners to join our expanding team. The post holder will be expected, as part of the team, to provide a high quality service to the Fracture / Outpatient clinics, wards, theatres and Accident & Emergency Department. The post is open to applicants who have completed and obtained the nationally recognised qualification in British Orthopaedic Casting and are currently working as plaster technicians.

The applicants will work across all hospital sites James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and the community hospitals, providing care to both adults and children.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, skilled, confident, caring, team players and committed to delivering a high standard of patient care

Main duties of the job

To apply and remove plaster casts in line with British Casting Standards, ensure the efficient running of the Plaster room. Work with the Orthopaedic Consultants and multi disciplinary team in providing high standard Plaster casts and removals. 

Provide training and support to the multi disciplinary team and trainee Plaster Technicians.

Trauma Outpatients is a busy department with a footfall of approximately 100 patients per day attending appointments. The team is comprised of nursing staff, Health Care Assistants, and within the Plaster room there is a team of Senior Orthopaedic Practitioners and Plaster technicians. 

Working for our organisation

Leadership and Improvement Training

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff.  This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills.  You will be expected to attend the following training sessions.

·        Your Leadership Impact

·        Leading Your Team to Success

·        Service Improvement for Beginners

·        Developing your Service Improvement Skills

The leadership and improvement programme aims to:

  • Explore leadership within the NHS
  • Promote Trust values and behaviours
  • Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
  • Equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.

After you complete these three and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer further in-house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Essential criteria
  • Substantial experience in Orthopaedic Casting and Application experience
  • Substantial knowledge in Anatomy and understanding of the human body in relation to fractures and healing processes
  • Audit and development of services awareness/input
  • Extensive knowledge and awareness of Anatomy and plaster application practices

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential criteria
  • Qualification as an experienced orthopaedic casting practitioner
  • BOA certified

EXPERIENCE

Essential criteria
  • Plan and organise own work load, work is managed rather than supervised.
  • Communicate with other departments regarding treatment options and provide guidance and advice on various casting, splinting issues and complications.

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Applicant requirements

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

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sara Griffiths
Job title
Department Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01642 850850
Additional information

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Sara Griffiths [email protected] ext 57447, Julie O'hara [email protected] ext 56414 or Stacey Brown Clinical Matron [email protected] ext 57283

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Recruitment Team
The Murray Building
The James Cook University Hospital
TS4 3BW
Telephone
01642 850850, ext. 57396
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