University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner

The closing date is 11 March 2026

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 skillsrequiredand study towards the British Orthopaedic Association's British Casting Certificate. This is a fully funded residential course run over 6 weeks at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital, London.

You will be expected to work as a Band4trainee for up to two years gaining the relevant knowledge and experience before starting your casting course. On completion andqualificationyou will progress to a Band5Orthopaedic Practitioner

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

AtUHSussex, 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 ourWellbeing Programmefor 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 choosingUHSussexyou 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 withUHSussex.

Candidate Pack

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

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-7753456-FEB26

Job locations

Louisa Martindale Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

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

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

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Louisa Martindale Building, Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)