Band 5 Senior Orthopaedic practitioner

Job Title: Band 5 Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner
Location: Guernsey, UK
Salary: £30 Hourly
Job Type: Full-time (Part-time considered)
Contract: Locum, Ongoing, Start ASAP

Opportunities like this don't come around often!
We are thrilled to present an exciting role for a Band 5 Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner in the beautiful locale of Guernsey, UK. This full-time position, with part-time considered, offers a competitive hourly rate of £30. Starting ASAP and ongoing, this role is an enticing prospect for experienced orthopaedic practitioners looking for locum positions. Guernsey, a jewel in the Channel Islands, offers a unique blend of laid-back island life and exceptional professional opportunities.

Perks and Benefits

1. Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom of locum work with the ability to balance your professional and personal life effectively. Choose your hours and work in dynamic clinical settings.

2. Outside IR35: Maximise your earnings with opportunities to engage in contracting outside IR35, giving you greater take-home pay.

3. Professional Development: Benefit from working alongside a diverse and experienced team, gaining insights and expertise from industry leaders.

4. Island Living Lifestyle: Immerse yourself in the unique and peaceful lifestyle Guernsey offers, with stunning landscapes and a friendly community.

What You Will Do

• Take charge of a diverse patient group, being responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing care across various clinical settings and leading the casting service provided.

• Utilize extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology to interpret x-rays and apply casts effectively.

• Ensure patients with casts or splints can mobilise safely, collaborating with physiotherapists as necessary.

• Assist in running clinics, including chaperoning duties and executing complex procedures in theatre such as scoliosis jackets and hip spicas.

• Maintain and manage equipment in the Plaster Room and Fracture Clinic, ensuring everything is in proper working order.

• Deliver safe and effective wound care, staying vigilant for signs of infection under plaster casts and escalating concerns appropriately.

• Be trained to remove k.wires and external fixators, ensuring all procedures are carried out safely and efficiently.

• Lead the new diabetic casting service on a weekly basis, enhancing patient care through specialized support.

Have you ever dreamed of balancing purpose-driven healthcare with the serenity of island life? Guernsey presents an outstanding chance to enhance your career within its dynamic healthcare system while enjoying unparalleled outdoor experiences and a welcoming community. Dive into a role that promises grow