Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic team, primarily based in our outpatients department .



A s the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner, you will ha ve direct responsibility for the proficient application and removal of a variety of casting materials, t he Lead Technician is responsible for s upervising the Orthopaedic Technicians across three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and compassionate service.



We primarily work within the hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - this role is intended as full time but part time may be considered.



You will support the Orthopaedics team with their outpatient care. We have three departments, over two sites that we work from.



These include our new Fracture Clinic in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton which opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff.



We also work from the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.



This role will base you primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital which is the Major Trauma Centre for the Sussex Trauma Network, but you will be expected to work cross site.



The role requires you to assist with the smooth running of clinics



C onsultant led



Practitioner led clinics



V irtual F racture and V irtual H and F racture C linics



You will also need to ensure Orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.



Leading the Orthopaedic Practitioner team will require you to support their competency based training and continuous professional development needs but also their health and wellbeing.



Support improvement projects with your skills and knowledge as required .



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.



The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.



Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the nurse led wound clinics.



At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.



We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.



As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.



We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Info Pack:

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/



This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years' experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.



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 lead orthopaedic practitioner role.



Support your team and yourself to achieve.



Work autonomously running p ractitioner led clinics.



Provide outstanding care to our patients.



Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.



Please see attached for full details.