Job summary Have you successfully completed the British Association Casting course and looking to enhance and further develop your experience with both adults and children in clinic and theatre setting. If this is you, then an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced orthopaedic practitioner (Plaster technician) to join the orthopaedic outpatient team at LGI. If you are dedicated and passionate about developing your professional practice and the service, we would welcome your application for this post. The post holder will be responsible for providing a high quality and compassionate service to all patients, they will be accountable for escalating any complications to the multi-disciplinary team that may impact on the patients agreed plan of care. The post holder will provide a casting service to all wards at Leeds Teaching Hospital including major trauma wards, and theatres for specialised casting. The post holder will advise and support adult/paediatric patients and families in relation to managing their cast/splint/brace, on-going positioning and post intervention complications. You will be based at LGI but with a requirement to provide service across all 5 sites working autonomously. The current service is delivered between the hours of 08.00-18.00hrs Monday to Friday but may include some evening and weekend working to cover service demand. Qualifications - Recognised Orthopaedic Casting Certificate (BOA /SOTN) Main duties of the job The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of direct & indirect care of patients requiring casts/splints/bracing and wound care; providing high quality care and assistance to patients and their carer during their attendance to the department. The post holder will escalate to medical staff any complications or issues that may impact on the patients agreed plan of care. The post holder will work autonomously within Trust and National casting guidelines reporting to Senior Sister/Charge Nurse. The post holder will be required to direct/instruct/supervise trainee orthopaedic practitioners and other clinical staff as appropriate i.e. medical and nursing, demonstrating high standards. The post holders will work together to plan workload ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of resources on a daily basis supported by department manager/Sister/Charge nurse. About us Expected Shortlisting Date: 30/01/2025 Planned Interview Date: 06/02/2025 Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients. By bringing together the wide range of skills and expertise across West Yorkshire and Harrogate we are working differently, innovating and driving forward change to deliver the highest quality care. By working for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust this is your opportunity to be a part of that change. WYAAT is the acute sector arm of the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership, one of the largest integrated care systems in the country. The Partnerships ambition is for everyone to have the best possible health and wellbeing, and the work of WYAAT, and each individual trust, supports that ambition. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 02 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-OPD-0060 Job locations Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Deliver effective levels of communication to all members of the MDT, offering expert specialist advice to clinicians pertaining to fracture and casting management verbally and in writing using highly developed interpersonal skills, these include but not exhaustive of persuasive, motivational, negotiating and reassurance. Provide specialist advice pertaining to fracture, casting management. This includes condition related information for patients and other clients. This will include vulnerable, adults, elderly and children. To work in theatres alongside surgeons to apply moulded, children's spinal jackets (EDF Cast), Hip spicas and specialist children clinic's for ponsetti casting. Provide advice to patients on potential complications of casting, how to contact the department: take remedial action to rectify any complications/problems including referring to clinician if required. Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Mould, apply cast, wedge cast and manipulate displaced fractures depending on patients individual needs for adults or children. Deliver high standards of patient care and experience at all times. Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents & complaints Provide wound care for example managing open wounds, removal of pin and pin site care, removal of sutures Understand the need to maintain & respect patient confidentiality Share knowledge and skills around safe casting techniques with other professional staff as appropriate. Record accurate information in electronic records regarding care and treatment in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines maintenance of stocks levels Facilitate specialised training in LTHT for staff groups such as ED and supervise clinical support workers/trainee orthopaedic technicians that are not on the orthopaedic technician register. Participate in annual mandatory training Participate in annual performance appraisal Ensure continuous personal and professional development Undertake duties in different wards/departments as & when required by service demands Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Undertake clinical audits and report finding back to MDT Review and utilise x-rays for safe removal of metal work/K-wires. Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Deliver effective levels of communication to all members of the MDT, offering expert specialist advice to clinicians pertaining to fracture and casting management verbally and in writing using highly developed interpersonal skills, these include but not exhaustive of persuasive, motivational, negotiating and reassurance. Provide specialist advice pertaining to fracture, casting management. This includes condition related information for patients and other clients. This will include vulnerable, adults, elderly and children. To work in theatres alongside surgeons to apply moulded, children's spinal jackets (EDF Cast), Hip spicas and specialist children clinic's for ponsetti casting. Provide advice to patients on potential complications of casting, how to contact the department: take remedial action to rectify any complications/problems including referring to clinician if required. Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Mould, apply cast, wedge cast and manipulate displaced fractures depending on patients individual needs for adults or children. Deliver high standards of patient care and experience at all times. Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents & complaints Provide wound care for example managing open wounds, removal of pin and pin site care, removal of sutures Understand the need to maintain & respect patient confidentiality Share knowledge and skills around safe casting techniques with other professional staff as appropriate. Record accurate information in electronic records regarding care and treatment in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines maintenance of stocks levels Facilitate specialised training in LTHT for staff groups such as ED and supervise clinical support workers/trainee orthopaedic technicians that are not on the orthopaedic technician register. Participate in annual mandatory training Participate in annual performance appraisal Ensure continuous personal and professional development Undertake duties in different wards/departments as & when required by service demands Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Undertake clinical audits and report finding back to MDT Review and utilise x-rays for safe removal of metal work/K-wires. Person Specification Other Criteria Essential Excellent manual dexterity Excellent interpersonal skills Able to fulfil Occupational Health Skills & behaviours Essential Motivated Caring Reliable Trustworthy Team working Qualifications Essential The BCC/BOA Course ( 60 SCQF level 8 Diploma points) 4 GCSEs including English and Maths 2 years post BOA course completion experience Desirable Teaching Certificate Experience Essential Highly developed clinical skills and underpinning knowledge of all aspects of wound care, casting, splinting and orthotics within orthopaedics and recognised orthopaedic technician qualification Knowledge of all types of plastering materials Knowledge of application of splints, braces and frames. Knowledge to be able to provide technical advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals, including complex information regarding on-going care and treatment of their affected limb Knowledge and ability to recognise complications following orthopaedic interventions and appropriate escalation to the medical team of life threating complications. Knowledge of Infection prevention and care principals and practice Knowledge of wound healing process and choice of appropriate dressings Desirable Advanced Wound care module Person Specification Other Criteria Essential Excellent manual dexterity Excellent interpersonal skills Able to fulfil Occupational Health Skills & behaviours Essential Motivated Caring Reliable Trustworthy Team working Qualifications Essential The BCC/BOA Course ( 60 SCQF level 8 Diploma points) 4 GCSEs including English and Maths 2 years post BOA course completion experience Desirable Teaching Certificate Experience Essential Highly developed clinical skills and underpinning knowledge of all aspects of wound care, casting, splinting and orthotics within orthopaedics and recognised orthopaedic technician qualification Knowledge of all types of plastering materials Knowledge of application of splints, braces and frames. Knowledge to be able to provide technical advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals, including complex information regarding on-going care and treatment of their affected limb Knowledge and ability to recognise complications following orthopaedic interventions and appropriate escalation to the medical team of life threating complications. Knowledge of Infection prevention and care principals and practice Knowledge of wound healing process and choice of appropriate dressings Desirable Advanced Wound care module 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. Employer details Employer name Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS1 3EX Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)