Orthopaedic Practitioner Band 5 Orthopaedic Practitioner (or band 3 trainee) position within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department. 30 hours per week, flexible 8:00‑18:00, Monday to Friday.
Main duties
Provide inpatient, outpatient and A&E casting service, delivering safe, effective casts, splints and braces in line with Trust policies and national guidance.
Apply, modify and remove casts, splints and braces, adapting as needed for patient safety and comfort.
Perform basic clinical tasks such as dressing application/removal, suture and clip removal where trained.
Conduct neurovascular safety checks, limb positioning and patient education on cast care and mobility.
Recognise complications and escalates concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation.
Contribute to smooth patient flow within fracture clinic and outpatient areas.
Support a culture of learning, professionalism, teamwork; for Band 5 holders, supervise and train trainee plaster technicians and Band 3 staff.
Training & Qualifications
British Casting Certificate (BCC) Orthopaedic Practitioner course or equivalent.
Active registration on the BOA Register.
GCSE Standard Pass Grades (4 and above or AC) and Level 2/3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. (Optionally NVQ Level 2 or above.)
Additional specialist casting courses.
Experience & Knowledge
Recent clinical skills and competency with a variety of casting materials and equipment.
Ability to construct specialised casts and splints, with routine and non‑routine adaptations.
Relevant clinical or healthcare experience, with an interest in developing orthopaedic and plaster room skills.
Teamworking experience, supporting senior staff, understanding the importance of communication, professionalism and escalation.
Knowledge of walking aids, slings or splints and patient education on their safe use.
Awareness of basic wound care principles, with willingness to develop further.
Skills & Ability
Effective written and verbal communication in English, with accurate clinical notes.
Capability to support across elective and trauma clinics and work across sites (Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover).
Physically capable of undertaking prolonged standing and meeting the demands of busy outpatient service.
Flexible working hours and willingness to work across sites.
Customer service experience, including dealing with complaints.
Disclosure & Barring Service Check Subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Salary £32,073 to £39,043 per annum, pro rata.
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