Job reference: 262819
Salary: Band 4 (£31,537 - £34,303)
Job closing date: 17/11/2026
Job Type: Allied Health Professions
Location: Borders General Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
Department: Outpatients

Band 4 (or Annex 21 Trainee Opportunity)
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Trauma & Orthopaedic Service for an enthusiastic and motivated Orthopaedic Practitioner to join our dedicated team.

We welcome applications from qualified Orthopaedic Practitioners who hold the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Plaster Certificate. We would also consider applications from individuals with recent experience working within an orthopaedic or acute hospital environment who are keen to develop their skills through a structured training programme. Successful trainee applicants will commence on an Annex 21 contract.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting our busy Trauma & Orthopaedic service, providing care within fracture clinics, orthopaedic outpatient clinics, the Emergency Department, and for inpatient trauma patients during clinic hours.

Qualified practitioners should be able to demonstrate experience and competence in a range of casting and splinting techniques, including rigid casting using both Plaster of Paris and synthetic casting materials. Trainee practitioners will be supported to develop these skills and undertake the Scottish Trauma & Orthopaedic Skills Course delivered through Forth Valley College.

This is a 36-hour per week position. The service operates Monday to Friday, and flexibility is essential to meet the needs of a dynamic and evolving service. Working hours will be scheduled between 08:30 and 17:00.

What we are looking for:

• BOA Plaster Certificate (qualified applicants)
• Recent experience within an orthopaedic, trauma, or acute healthcare setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient-centred care
• Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.

Contact: For an informal discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Andrea Huggan, Senior Charge Nurse, Outpatients, on 01896 82 6528.

For trainees covered by Annex 21 where the period of training lasts for between one and four years, pay will be as follows: up to 12 months prior to completion of training: 75 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate; more than one but less than two years prior to completion of training: 70 per cent; more than two but less than three years prior to completion of training: 65 per cent; more than three years from completion of training: 60 per cent of the pay band maximum of the fully qualified rate.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. Applicants must check their right to work before submitting an application. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.