Orthopaedic Practitioner

Job overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team, specialising in casting, bracing and splinting techniques. The successful candidate will hold the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate and demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, delivering high standards of care through expert assessment, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making. You will also ensure safe and effective patient care across both adult and paediatric services.

The Norfolk & Norwich University NHS Hospitals Trust serves a population of 822,500 people.  The orthopaedic department is a busy regional trauma centre and forward-thinking department offering a range of elective and trauma care to the local community.  We have a team of orthopaedic surgeons, some with international recognition in their specialities.  Patients are cared for on 2 dedicated orthopaedic wards and within a dynamic outpatient department, where 8,500 orthopaedic procedures, 54,000 outpatient appointments and 4,500 pre-admission appointments are undertaken annually, with projected numbers expected to increase.

Main duties of the job

As post holder you will work with all members of the Orthopaedic Department clinical team maintaining high standards of patient care under the direction of the Department Lead.  To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and relevant Trust Policies

The post holder must possess in-depth clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of a wide range of casts, splints, and braces. The role requires experience in Orthopaedic outpatient and acute trauma settings, including experience supporting paediatric and adult patients across multiple departments such as Emergency, Theatres, Wards, and Therapy Services. This role involves providing specialist procedures such as ‘K’ wire, suture removal and manipulation

The practitioner must be able to work autonomously, demonstrating sound clinical judgement, and independently managing the assessment, planning, and implementation of care. Excellent communication, leadership, and IT proficiency are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-centered care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Ensure practice is in accordance with the BOA Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
• To have successfully completed the BOA casting course
• Maintain a high standard of patient care applying evidence-based practice.
• Maintain competence in all aspects of casting and cast care. Including application, maintenance and removal of orthopaedic appliances, slings, splints and braces.
• To conduct aseptic techniques and be able to clean and dress wounds; remove sutures and staples as required.
• To demonstrate competency and teach others in the safe and effective use of equipment in the clinical area.
• To offer professional advice to all areas requiring assistance in casting techniques, as required and updating knowledge of other Health care Professionals
• To manage the department environment and staffing and take responsibility for the flow of patients through the department.
• Effectively assess and delegate workload according to staff competencies in order to meet patient needs.
• Liaise with the PALS service on patient care issues.
• To comply with the complaints procedure of the Trust in respect of own area.

Please see the attached job description for full details.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role