Orthopaedic Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a dedicated Orthopaedic Specialist to join our dynamic team within the fracture and elective Orthopaedic Outpatient department.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding communication abilities. This role encompasses working with patients in both outpatient and inpatient environments across Adult and Children's services.

To qualify for this position, candidates must hold the British Orthopaedic Association casting qualification and be registered with the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners.

Applicants should demonstrate a high level of proficiency in casting, splinting, and bracing techniques, along with a comprehensive understanding of patient care involving plaster casts and orthotic devices, including awareness of potential complications.

We are looking for a proactive, patient-focused, and enthusiastic individual who can work independently while exhibiting excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

The successful candidate should be motivated to enhance their own skills and collaborate with the team to foster the development of fellow team members.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and proficiency in Adult and Children's outpatient theatre and emergency services.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate competence in the application, adjustment, and removal of various types of casts as directed by a clinician.

• Engage in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for patients requiring casting or splinting, consulting with clinicians as necessary.

• Evaluate initial conditions and provide recommendations to clinicians regarding appropriate actions and materials.

• Secure informed consent from patients prior to implementing care plans.

• Promptly notify the nurse in charge of any concerns or risks within the clinical environment.

• Offer expert technical support and advice, along with a casting service for the Trust, covering fracture and elective clinics, theatres, wards, and emergency departments across both adult and children services.

• Utilize evidence-based practices to assess, develop, and implement patient care.

• Provide guidance on the application of casts for specialized conditions, including total contact casting and wound care for diabetic patients, as well as hip spicas for pediatric patients.

• Instruct clinical staff on the use and application of splints and braces while maintaining competency records.

• Identify individual patient issues and prioritize care accordingly.

• Execute relevant aspects of care, including dressings, suture/clip removals, and K wire removal.

About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) stands as one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, uniting a workforce of over 13,000 staff and offering more than 100 clinical services across multiple sites. We serve a core population exceeding 500,000 individuals in South West England. UHBW has received a 'Good' rating from the CQC, and our staff take pride in delivering exceptional care to the communities of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As a forward-thinking, multi-award-winning Trust and a digital leader committed to enhancing patient care, our pioneering research and innovations are making a positive impact both locally and globally. Our facilities are located in vibrant urban areas and picturesque countryside, providing a unique blend of city life and natural beauty, with convenient access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, we actively strive for a diverse workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our local population at all levels, and we are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and their families.

For a comprehensive job description and detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description document.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Qualified Practitioner with British Orthopaedic Association Registration.

Desirable

  • Progress towards relevant university-accredited post-basic study programs.

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to create, modify, and apply specialized braces while supporting the provision of Orthotic services.
  • Manage wound care in accordance with theoretical and practical elements based on Trust policies and procedures.
  • Recognize symptoms that pose a threat to life or limb and intervene as necessary.
  • In the area of specialty, assess and make clinical judgments to determine appropriate interventions and demonstrate competence in relevant clinical skills.
  • Teaching and supervisory capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effectively engaging with patients, caregivers, relatives, and other staff members.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Extensive experience in Trauma and Orthopaedic casting, functional bracing, and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology.
  • Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a hospital setting, along with specialized clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of all types of casting and bracing.
  • Significant and relevant experience post-qualification.
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team across various departments within adult and children services.
  • Experience in teaching.

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