Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust
Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician
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Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician
Skilled Orthopaedic Technician – Trauma & Orthopaedics
About the Role
An exciting opportunity exists for a qualified Orthopaedic Technician to join our busy Trauma and Orthopaedic Service at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust. This role allows you to work across both Goodmayes (KGH) and Romford (Queen’s Hospital) sites, delivering high-quality patient care across a range of areas, including:
- Fracture and orthopaedic clinics
- Wards and theatres
- Emergency Departments (A&E)
- Paediatric services
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a critical role in providing specialist orthopaedic care to a diverse patient population. The role offers the chance to develop your career in a progressive, innovative environment while contributing to service improvements.
Core Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
- Deliver a comprehensive casting, splinting, bracing, and orthotic service, including:
- Application of routine and complex casts
- Specialist techniques such as Ponseti casting and Total Contact Casting
- Perform basic wound care procedures
- Safely and correctly remove K-wires, clips, and sutures where appropriate
- Assess patient needs, prioritise workload, and provide expert clinical advice and education to patients, families, and carers
Patient Support & Care
- Provide compassionate support to patients experiencing anxiety, pain, or distress following injury or trauma
- Collaborate with medical, nursing, therapy, and orthotic teams to ensure safe, effective care
- Act as a clinical support figure and role model to colleagues, promoting professional standards
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Departmental Contributions
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives
- Maintain nursing documentation and registration obligations
- Advise on practical and safe solutions to patient care needs
- Perform best fit and orthopaedic measurements to assess patient requirements
Autonomy & Professionalism
- Work autonomously as an independent practitioner within orthopaedic settings
- Demonstrate high professional and clinical standards
Requirements & Qualities
Essential
- Current qualification as an Orthopaedic Technician (state-registered, or equivalent)
- Experience in casting, splinting, and patient assessment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support anxious patients with empathy and professionalism
- Commitment to ongoing learning and service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge of Ponseti casting and Total Contact Casting
- Experience working in emergency (A&E), paediatric, or orthopaedic theatre settings
- Understanding of electronic patient records (EPMR)
About the Organisation
Our Values & Improvements
We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and are continuously improving to:
- Be proud of our service and ensure patient satisfaction
- Implement the latest electronic patient records (one of the last NHS trusts in London to adopt one)
- Achieve full ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for maternity services
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Our Hospitals & Services
Operating across two main sites:
- King George V Hospital (KGH), Goodmayes
- Queen’s Hospital, Romford
- Two high-burden Emergency Departments (346,000+ visits annually)
- Specialist services, including:
- Regional Neurosciences Centre
- Radiotherapy Centre
- Hyper Acute Stroke Unit
- North East London Cancer Alliance
Additional Initiatives & Hubs
- Women’s Health Hub (Ilford)
- Ageing Well Centre (Hornchurch)
- Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) – open 24/7
Message from Leadership
"We’re proud of our diverse, multicultural workforce—8,400 staff from 146 countries, with many offering flexible working. We are an Ofsted-accredited employer offering over 400 apprenticeship placements per year and operate under the London Living Wage."
Contact for Enquiries
Name: Mike Cridland Job Title: Lead Orthopaedic Technician Email: Michael.Cridland@NHS.net Phone: 01708435000
Discover more about us: Barking, Havering & Redbridge University Hospitals
The majority of our staff are from BAME backgrounds and live in the local communities we serve.
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