Are you an orthopaedic practitioner or working in orthopaedics with a flair for treating patients in our busy plaster rooms? We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a keen plaster technician/orthopaedic practitioner to join our team.
The post holder will routinely work across site when required, supporting the Wycombe and Stoke plaster room.
Main duties of the job
* Act at all times in accordance with the British Orthopaedic Association Code of Conduct within the principles of the scope of Professional Practice.
* Provide an acute casting service dealing with traumatised patients within the A&E Department applying back slabs and full casts.
* Assist in the application of specialised casting/splinting for the National Spinal Injuries Centre in the treatment of paralysed patients.
* Maintain absolute confidentiality in respect of all medical and nursing records and also interpersonal issues with colleagues.
* Routinely apply casts using plaster of Paris, synthetic casting tape, and thermoplastics. Complex applications may include tibia, humeral, cast/dynamic bracing, and also the removal of casts. It is required to apply functional bracing, tiptoe walkers, and hip spikers for paediatrics.
* Routinely fit orthopaedic appliances e.g., wrist splints, knee and elbow braces, spinal bracing, collars, and below-knee walkers.
* Undertake the removal of sutures and apply simple dressings when necessary.
About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
* As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
* We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension, and access to NHS discount schemes.
* We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
* We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
* As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
* Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
* A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.
What do we stand for?
* Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities, and be a great place to work.
* Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
* Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect, and enable.
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant, there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
EXPERIENCE
* Evidence of further continued professional development.
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
* Ability to communicate clearly with patients, relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team in English.
* Ability to write clearly and legibly in English.
* Ability to work within a team and independently.
* Knowledge of up-to-date nursing and NHS issues.
* Knowledge of evidence-informed and research-based practice.
* Computer literate.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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