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University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
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Hove, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the MSK outpatients.
As the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner, you will have direct responsibility for the proficient application and removal of a variety of casting materials, the Lead Technician is responsible for supervising the Orthopaedic Technicians across three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and compassionate service.
We primarily workwithin the hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - this role is intended as full time but part time may be considered.
You will support the Orthopaedics team with their outpatient care. We have three departments, over two sites that we work from.
These include our new Fracture Clinic in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton which opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff.
We also work from the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.
This role will base you primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital which is the Major Trauma Centre for the Sussex Trauma Network, but you will be expected to work cross site.
Main duties of the job
The role requires you to assist with the smooth running of clinics
Virtual Fracture andVirtual Hand Fracture Clinics
You will also need to ensure Orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.
Leading the Orthopaedic Practitionerteam will require you to support both their continuous professional development needs but also their health and wellbeing.
Support improvement projects with your skills and knowledge as required.
At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.
In summary what can we offer you:
Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.
Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the nurse led wound clinics.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Undertake clinical duties relevant to a lead orthopaedic practitioner role.
* Support your team and yourself to achieve.
* Work autonomously running practitioner led clinics.
* Provide outstanding care to our patients.
* Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Please see attached Job Description for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications & Experience
* British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. Includes Glasgow Caledonian University Diploma or BOANC (British Orthopaedic Association of Nursing Certificate) diploma (to include casting experience)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications
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