QR code linking to this job posting Orthopaedic Practitioner in Plymouth inPlymouth PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025

Band 4: £27,485 to £30,162 a year £27,485 - £30,162 Per Annum  PERMANENT   SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE 
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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Requests for less-than-full-time and flexible working are welcomed — ideal for carers balancing family or school runs.
Permanent, Band 4 post with salary £27,485–£30,162 — dependable pay and NHS terms that help with household budgeting.
Based at Derriford (PL6) with work across peripheral sites — local commutes and variety in case mix for those with a car.
Hands-on specialist role applying/removing casts, splints and wound care — rewarding practical work with visible patient impact.
Strong training and CPD focus, maintain your portfolio, mentor trainees and progress clinical or teaching qualifications.
Inclusive Trust offering reasonable adjustments, encouraging diverse applicants and giving priority to internal/NHS 'at risk' staff.
As an Orthopaedic Practitioner based at University Hospitals Plymouth (Derriford, PL6), you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering hands-on care across Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rheumatology outpatients, fracture clinics and wider trust sites. The role involves applying and removing plaster casts, strapping and splints, supporting limb positioning during procedures, undertaking wound care including removal of sutures and clips and pin-site care, and documenting treatments accurately. You will work under the direction of medical staff and the nurse-in-charge, often without direct supervision and sometimes across peripheral hospitals. Competency in ANTT, the British Casting Certificate and HCA Level 2 (or equivalent) are essential; DBS clearance is required and applications from those needing Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. Preference may be given to internal Trust staff and candidates with recent relevant experience as specified in the person specification.

This permanent, full-time post is band 4 (salary £27,485–£30,162) and offers clear routes for professional development, a supportive environment that values work–life balance, and consideration for flexible or less-than-full-time arrangements — benefits that will particularly appeal to women and carers seeking stability and development. If you take pride in practical, patient-centred care and want to grow within a forward-looking NHS Trust in a vibrant, historic city, this role could suit you. The vacancy is listed on jobsincare.com — please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to submit your application.
Requests for less-than-full-time and flexible working are welcomed — ideal for carers balancing family or school runs.
Permanent, Band 4 post with salary £27,485–£30,162 — dependable pay and NHS terms that help with household budgeting.
Based at Derriford (PL6) with work across peripheral sites — local commutes and variety in case mix for those with a car.
Hands-on specialist role applying/removing casts, splints and wound care — rewarding practical work with visible patient impact.
Strong training and CPD focus, maintain your portfolio, mentor trainees and progress clinical or teaching qualifications.
Inclusive Trust offering reasonable adjustments, encouraging diverse applicants and giving priority to internal/NHS 'at risk' staff.
 


in Plymouth
Locations are approximate.