Band 6 - Orthopaedic Practitioner - Dorset
PulseDorsetPosted 27 February 2026
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<p><strong>Job title: </strong>Orthopaedic Practitioner<strong><br>Banding:</strong> Band 6 <br><strong>Location:</strong> Dorset <br><strong>Hours:</strong> Full-time <br><strong>Start Date:</strong> ASAP <br><strong>Rate:</strong> £25 - £27 per hour <br><strong>Duration:</strong> 3 months</p>
<p>We are seeking a skilled Orthopaedic Practitioner to join our team in Dorset. This role involves providing specialist orthopaedic care, including casting, splinting, and functional bracing, to support patients recovering from injuries or surgeries. The successful candidate will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to clinical guidelines.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<p>The role requires expertise in trauma and orthopaedic casting, functional bracing, and musculoskeletal anatomy. The practitioner will be responsible for assessing, applying, and adapting specialist braces, ensuring patients receive the best possible support for recovery. Additionally, maintaining accurate patient records, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring compliance with NHS protocols are essential aspects of the role.</p>
<p><strong>Qualifications Experience</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>British Orthopaedic Association registration (preferred).</li>
<li>British Casting Certificate (essential).</li>
<li>Extensive experience in orthopaedic casting and splinting.</li>
<li>Strong communication and patient-handling skills.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Why Work with Pulse?</strong></p>
<p>From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to securing the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way. With our preferred or sole supplier status, we offer exclusive placements you won’t find elsewhere.</p>
<p>We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to what matters to you.</p>
<p><strong>How to Apply</strong></p>
<p>If you’re interested in registering with us, learning more about this position, or exploring other opportunities, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now using the link below.</p>
<p><strong>Reasonable Adjustments</strong></p>
<p>If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. We’re committed to providing the support you need throughout the process and into your placement.</p>
<p><em>We are unable to accept applications from candidates residing in countries listed as Red or Amber under the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</em></p>
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