Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner; Lead Plaster Technician

Join to apply for the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner (Lead Plaster Technician) role at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust located in Brighton and Haywards Heath, UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic team, primarily based in our Outpatient Department. As the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner, you will have direct responsibility for the proficient application and removal of a variety of casting materials. You will supervise Orthopaedic Technicians across three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and compassionate service.

The role is full time (Monday to Friday 08:30–17:30, with part-time considered) and requires travel across sites:
Royal Sussex County Hospital (Major Trauma Centre), Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, and Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre at Princess Royal Hospital.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead consultant‑ and practitioner‑led outpatient clinics, including Virtual Fracture and Virtual Hand Fracture Clinics.
• Provide plaster services to orthopaedic inpatients.
• Support the competency‑based training, continuous professional development, health and wellbeing of the Orthopaedic Practitioner team.
• Collaborate on improvement projects and knowledge sharing as required.

We offer:

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• Best work/life balance with a supportive and flexible working environment.
• Excellent health and wellbeing support network, including discounts in local business and hospitality.
• The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own wound clinics.
• Grow confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy in planning care for patients seen in nurse‑led wound clinics.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our inclusive community. We offer a disability‑confident environment and support staff wellbeing through a Wellbeing Programme.

Contact:
Christopher Tipple, Fracture & Rheumatology Outpatients Clinic Manager, University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. Email:  Telephone: , Mobile: . Extensions: 64945,

Working hours:

Monday to Thursday 08:30–17:30;
Friday 08:30–12:00.

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