Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner, Band 5

Job summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team, specialising in casting and plastering 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.

This role involves supervising junior staff, supporting a wide range of clinical departments, including Emergency, Theatres, ICU, and outpatient services--and providing specialist procedures such as casting, splinting, bracing, and manipulation. You will also contribute to the education and development of staff and ensure safe, effective patient care across both adult and paediatric services.

The post requires excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as the flexibility to work within a 23-hour shift pattern to meet the needs of the service, across both hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

Lead and deliver training programmes for new trainee Orthopaedic Practitioners.

Sign off competencies for cast removal, application, splinting, and limb positioning.

Identify development needs and training opportunities within the service.

Remain accountable for own ongoing professional development.

Actively participate in in-service and external training offered by the Trust.

Deliver structured training sessions and support education Trust-wide as required.

Stay updated on advances in casting techniques and relevant published research and audits.

Identify and engage in clinical audits relevant to the plaster room service.

High level of manual dexterity and technical skill required during complex casting procedures, often performed in physically restricted positions (e.g. bending, kneeling).

Sustained concentration and focus required despite frequent interruptions.

Occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions, including uncooperative patients and hygiene challenges.

Frequent use of computer systems and visual display units

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one or both of our innovative hospitals.

As well as generous annual leave allowance, you will have access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa, pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

318-26-T0224

Job locations

Gloucestershire Hospital

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

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