Orthopaedic Practitioner
2 months ago
Job summary
We are looking for an Orthopaedic Practitioner to cover a 10 month maternity leave. You will be required to hold the British Casting Certificate (BCC) and maintain registration with the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA).
You will work in the Plaster Room, within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, caring for patients with a range of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you
Main duties of the job
You will work in the Plaster Room, within the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department, caring for patients with a range of trauma and orthopaedic conditions.
The Orthopaedic Practitioner, in this role, will fulfil the requirements described in the job description and person specification. You will develop and maintain skills to undertake the application and removal of plaster casts and splints. The position involves working in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team.
The focus will be on providing care that is efficient, holistic, and consistently of a high standard. Care provision will be in accordance with Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details about this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Possess British Orthopaedic Association Registration British Casting Certification NVQ Level 3 qualification or foundation degree in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Specialist Post-Certificate Casting qualifications
Experience
Essential
Experience of working as an orthopaedic practitioner in a plaster room within a hospital setting Previous experience with dealing with members of the public or voluntary group activities
Desirable
Previous experience working in trauma/orthopaedics
Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential
Ability to work with colleagues as part of a team Competent and have experience of basic wound care including suture/staple removal, K wire removal, wound dressings etc Basic knowledge and understanding of the role in the healthcare setting-
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