Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner
Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner at . University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust: Brighton
Job summary
The Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner is a member of the Outpatients team. The post holder will work with qualified Orthopaedic Practitionersthe Royal Sussex County Hospital, Princess Royal Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospitalproviding support for Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinics, Virtual Fracture Clinic, EmergencyDepartmentand wards. The post holder may have to attend other Trust sites during their training to gain the relevant work experience.
The post holder must be highly motivated with excellent communication skills. You need to be willing to learn a variety of new procedures, techniques andhave the ability towork as a part of the team to provide the best care for patients.
You will work closely with qualified orthopaedic practitioners and the multi-disciplinary team providing support to all patients that require casting, splinting and wound care. In return you will have the opportunity to develop the skillsrequired and study towards the British Orthopaedic Association's British Casting Certificate. This residential course runs over 6 weeks at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital, London.
You will be expected to work as a Band4 trainee for up to two years gaining the relevant knowledge and experience before starting your casting course.
Main duties of the job
You will primarily work within the plaster room supporting the running of clinics that require plaster room input, you will also need to ensure Orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.
Upon qualification fromStanmoreyou wouldbe requiredto complete a set of Trust specificcompetency basedtraining for certain tasks which you would be supported with as you progress prior to moving to a band 5Orthopaedic Practitioner.
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.
Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the Plaster room led clinics.
About us
Working for our organisation
AtUHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddyto help new members settle in.We'reproud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Undertake clinical duties relevant to a trainee orthopaedic practitioner role. Support your team and yourself to achieve. Work alongside qualified colleagues in practitioner led clinics. Provide outstanding care to our patients. Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Undertake clinical duties relevant to a trainee orthopaedic practitioner role. Support your team and yourself to achieve. Work alongside qualified colleagues in practitioner led clinics. Provide outstanding care to our patients. Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A*-C/4-9 in both English Language and Maths Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital environment in a patient facing role Experience/knowledge of orthopaedics Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE A*-C/4-9 in both English Language and Maths Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of experience Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital environment in a patient facing role Experience/knowledge of orthopaedics Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address
Louisa Martindale Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
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