Orthopaedic Practitioner
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Location
- St Leonards on Sea
- Salary
- £29,970 to £36,483 per annum, pro rata
- Closing date
- 25 Oct 2024
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- Profession
- Other Health Profession
- Grade
- Band 5
- Hours
- Full Time
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Working as part of the Orthopaedic Practitioner Team.
To be responsible for providing specialist orthopaedic service within orthopaedic outpatients to include casting and splinting assessments and application of treatments whilst working to deliver a high standard of patient care within a multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
? The post holder will be required to lead orthopaedic/diabetic feet outpatient clinics for the application and removal of casting materials and complex orthotics and splints/braces and bone healing systems. This will include a review and follow up service? To provide a comprehensive orthopaedic casting service Trust wide. To include the emergency department, podiatry, vascular services, therapies and inpatient areas.? The post holder will continue to professionally develop in line with the British Orthopaedic Association guidelines / the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of professional standards to facilitate learning and contribute to the professional development of bothFORM B1medical and nursing staff.? The post holder will carry the plaster room bleep during normal working hours and be available for timely support and advice across the wider Trust. Where intervention and support is required.? The post holder will be required to support, teach and develop trainee orthopaedic practitioners, junior medical and nursing staff.? To work within and support the Trust, directorate and nursing objectives
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are proud to provide Outstanding care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in peoples own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good overall, and Outstanding for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated Outstanding. Eastbourne DGH rated Good.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious Building for our Future programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
374-SRDA166-A
To be responsible for providing specialist orthopaedic service within orthopaedic outpatients to include casting and splinting assessments and application of treatments whilst working to deliver a high standard of patient care within a multidisciplinary team
Main duties of the job
? The post holder will be required to lead orthopaedic/diabetic feet outpatient clinics for the application and removal of casting materials and complex orthotics and splints/braces and bone healing systems. This will include a review and follow up service? To provide a comprehensive orthopaedic casting service Trust wide. To include the emergency department, podiatry, vascular services, therapies and inpatient areas.? The post holder will continue to professionally develop in line with the British Orthopaedic Association guidelines / the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of professional standards to facilitate learning and contribute to the professional development of bothFORM B1medical and nursing staff.? The post holder will carry the plaster room bleep during normal working hours and be available for timely support and advice across the wider Trust. Where intervention and support is required.? The post holder will be required to support, teach and develop trainee orthopaedic practitioners, junior medical and nursing staff.? To work within and support the Trust, directorate and nursing objectives
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hopsital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are proud to provide Outstanding care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in peoples own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as Good overall, and Outstanding for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated Outstanding. Eastbourne DGH rated Good.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious Building for our Future programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Orthopaedic Practitioner with current Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners (AOP) membership British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate and relevant CPD to degree equivalent OR Registered Nurse with additional qualification relevant to specialty Current Nursing and Midwifery Council membership
- Basic casting certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant continued professional development in orthopaedics/casting treatments
- Mentorship qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years Orthopaedic experience in NHS or private healthcare provider
- Minimum 1 years casting room/emergency unit experience
- Wound care assessment and management and aseptic technique skills
- Experience of mentorship/supervision of trainees/junior staff
Desirable
- Maintains a professional portfolio
- Evidence of fitting appliances and supports including wrist braces, knee braces or air cast boots.
- Evidence of managing complex wounds
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
374-SRDA166-A
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