Orthopaedic Practitioner

at  University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, dynamic and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner to join the Orthotics & Surgical Appliances team within the Therapies and Rehabilitation Service at University College Hospital (UCH).
The post holder will play a crucial role in supporting the delivery of a high-quality Orthotics Service to patients at UCH, a thriving department in the centre of London. This job role is a combination of administrative and clinical duties; running the orthotic clinics, supplying and fitting surgical supplies to outpatients e.g. braces, orthoses, splints as well as supporting inpatient therapists with the provision of spinal braces and Miami Js. Patients are predominantly referred from Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and the Emergency Department but may also receive patients from other referrers. It is unlikely there will be any casting will be required.
If successful, you will join a strong team of Orthotists and Therapists who are experienced and supportive clinicians with close links to the Orthopaedic and Rheumatology teams.
You will also contribute to the administrative support team for the Therapy and Rehabilitation department.
Potential applicants will have completed the British casting certification from British Orthopaedic Association and have previous Orthopaedic Practitioner experience within the NHS (please see Personal Specification for further information).
You should demonstrate evidence of current policies and guidelines, good interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly. As an Orthopaedic Practitioner you will be required to contribute to the education and training of members of the MDT in regard to the supply and fitting of surgical appliances.
This is a great opportunity to work and develop as an individual and as part of a team, gaining clinical and operational experience in a tertiary care setting.
Please note when applying that all essential and desirable criteria will be assessed via your personal statement only – please do not type your roles and responsibilities in the previous employment sections.
To apply: via NHS Jobs website
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology .
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work

Please refer the Job description for details