York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner
The closing date is 13 April 2026
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Team has a new exciting development opportunity for a Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner to join the team.
The role would be suitable for a senior Registered Nurse or Allied Health Care Professional with experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics who is keen to develop competencies and skills in this highly specialised area.
The successful candidate will work alongside our Consultants in orthopaedic clinic reviewing and treating fractures and/or associated wounds working as an autonomous practitioner.
The role will consist of working within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department managing clinic patients at York Hospital and Clifton Park Chapel Clinic. The patients attending clinic will be both adult and paediatric, therefore knowledge and experience of both disciplines would be advantageous.
This is a highly satisfying, but demanding role and it is essential that candidates are extremely motivated, proactive, dedicated and have experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
In return we can offer you:
* A supportive & friendly working environment
* Active encouragement to learn and develop within your role
* Clinical supervision with Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultants
* Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for continuing professional development
* Commitment to, and support for, your wellbeing
* NHS discount and salary sacrifice schemes
A presentation will be required as part of the interview process
Main duties of the job
* Responsibility for the management of a defined caseload of patients with fracture concerns attending clinics at the Orthopaedic Outpatient Departments.
* Continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinic patient treatments and the setting of standards of care based upon NICE/BOA guidelines.
* Interpretation of x-rays and managing the ongoing care of patients in alignment with best evidence based practice.
* If working as a non-medical prescriber, to initiate and prescribe treatment and evaluate its clinical effectiveness.
* Undertake audit activity and lead on the implementation of service development plans
* Provide clinical leadership within the multi-disciplinary team and provide training for junior members of the team
* Escalation of clinical concerns to the appropriate Lead Orthopaedic Consultant
About us
For more information about our Trust, please visit:
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
* Experience of managing patients who are antagonistic or distressed.
* To be an active member as appropriate of any in-service training programme by attendance and presentation at staff meetings, tutorials, training sessions, external courses and reflective practice.
* Understanding the role of Orthopaedic Practitioner within the current environment
* Evidence of CPD - reviewing current practice and research developments within the musculoskeletal arena and application to clinical practice.
* To undertake the comprehensive assessment of patients, including those with a complex presentation, using investigative and analytical skills and formulating an appropriate treatment plan. This will include extended role assessment and treatment. The potential to develop skills as a supplementary or independent prescriber will be considered as part of the team design
* To communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, radiography, podiatry and therapy colleagues, to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary service. This will include listing for surgical procedures, organising case conferences, MDT meetings, and discharge planning
* To accept clinical responsibility for a designated caseload, and to organise this effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time. This will involve co-ordinating the work of other staff to deliver treatment programmes.
Skills & Attributes
* Expert clinical practitioner
* Expert knowledge of the mechanisms and treatment models for orthopaedic conditions
* Exceptional team building and team working skills
* Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion
Education & Qualifications
* Degree/diploma in relevant healthcare profession
* Health Professions Council or equivalent registration
* Masters level or equivalent in specialist area or evidence of significant practical experience
* Experience of working in the NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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