Overview
We are looking to appoint a Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner to manage staff within the plaster room on a daily basis, prioritising the workload and delegating appropriately under the guidance of the Outpatient Manager. You will be responsible for delivery of the casting/splinting service provision across a wide and varied patient group via referral, throughout HSC and its peripherals.
Responsibilities
* The post holder will be responsible for the skilled application and removal of casts and braces, including complex applications in Theatre (e.g., Scoliosis jackets, hip spicas).
* Provide optimum quality of care to patients, offer support to the MDT and take management responsibility for the plaster room on each shift.
* Practice in accordance with HSC standards and statutory requirements, operating within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
* Lead in new casting diabetic service provision on a weekly basis.
* Provide wound care/removal of clips/sutures and ensure wound/skin under plaster cast is monitored with escalation as needed.
* Lead and guide general nurses on plastering and splinting policies and procedures which are evidence based.
* Administer and manage daily departmental briefings/debriefings and record outcomes; plan and lead the plaster room daily workload with consideration for ward demands, students and learners.
* Ensure documentation of all casting room activity and procedures undertaken; provide written and verbal instructions to patients following cast/splint application; offer telephone advice to patients and coordinate referrals to physiotherapy as appropriate.
Training and Education
* Initiate, develop and deliver education and training programmes to a varied range of staff, including doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals/students.
* Act as a role model, educator and mentor, supporting members of the casting team in clinical and interpersonal skills through regular team briefings and practical workshops/teaching sessions.
* Keep skills and knowledge updated in line with professional/national developments and job requirements.
Leadership/Management
* Address complaints in accordance with HSC policy and report incidents involving staff, patients or visitors as appropriate.
* Monitor and control the use of resources within budgetary limits; assist in managing the allocated orthopaedic budget alongside the unit manager.
* Ensure plaster room environment complies with Health & safety legislation; assist in procurement/tendering processes and liaison with other healthcare professionals to develop new policies and procedures.
Communication
* Lead daily departmental briefings/debriefings and coordinate plaster room workload with ward demands, PCC, students and learners.
* Ensure effective communication with patients, relatives and carers; provide patient education on use of aids, slings and splints; participate in daily trauma meetings.
* Coordinate with Community staff regarding treatment options and management of complications; provide guidance to other disciplines in available casting/splinting options.
Audit/IT/Research
* Assist with recording and evaluation of care through clinical audit; lead audit projects related to casting provision, service delivery and standards maintenance.
* Work with Health & Safety to ensure risk and fire assessments are up to date.
Qualifications and Experience
Experience
* Essential: Significant experience in a trauma and orthopaedic setting; ability to assess clinical situations and act appropriately; advanced knowledge of trauma/orthopaedic conditions and treatment options; ability to maintain competency through CPD.
* Desirable: Experience in treating spinal congenital deformity in children and paediatric hip conditions (e.g., DDH).
Qualifications
* Essential: British Casting Certificate; ongoing CPD in relevant clinical areas.
* Desirable: Teaching and assessing qualification.
Other Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Details on sponsorship, overseas checks and UK registration are provided in the job description where applicable.
Details
* Date posted: 06 October 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 5
* Salary: £38,744 to £49,970 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Job locations: Princess Elizabeth Hospital, Le Vauquiedor, St. Martin, Guernsey, GY4 6UU
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