Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic Technician to join the busy Trauma and Orthopaedics service across Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. You will deliver high‑quality care to patients attending fracture clinics, orthopaedic clinics, wards, theatres, Emergency Departments and paediatric services, working as part of a highly experienced multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive casting, splinting, bracing and orthotic service, including routine and complex casts and specialist techniques such as Ponseti casting and Total Contact Casting.
• Apply and remove casts, splints and orthotic devices with expert clinical knowledge.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support patients who may be experiencing anxiety, pain or distress following injury or trauma.
• Act as a role model within the department, guiding colleagues and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
• Assess patient needs, plan and prioritise workload autonomously.
• Provide expert clinical advice and education to patients, families and carers.
• Work closely with medical, nursing, therapy and orthotic teams to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care throughout the treatment journey.
• Undertake basic wound care procedures and removal of K‑wires, clips and sutures where appropriate.
• Deliver direct and indirect care at a high level for patients in fracture/orthopaedic/pediatric clinics and wards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Qualified Orthopaedic Technician.
• Experience in orthopaedic casting, splinting, bracing and orthotic techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

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