- The post holder needs to be professionally accountable and work according to the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners (AOP) and adhere to the Casting Standards set by the British Orthopaedic Association, casting committee. - They must hold a current British Casting Certificate (BCC) and show evidence of continued practice development, maintain a professional profile and personal development plan. Show evidence of registration on the British Casting register. - The post holder will have a minimum of appropriate experience as a qualified British Casting Certificate holder. - The post holder will be required to work independently and support registered nurses and allied health care professionals in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care of all trauma & orthopaedic conditions including the application of all casts and braces without direct supervision. - To work independently and support registered nurses and allied health care professionals in the assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of care and treatment of wounds, and removal of sutures and clips without direct supervision. - The post holder will provide technical and professional support in the removal and application of casts and splints for Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinics, Emergency Department, Theatre, and Wards, and work alongside multidisciplinary teams such as Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, and professionals allied to medicine. - The post holder will be required to work autonomously and as part of a team overseeing the day-to-day running of the plaster room. - The post holder will be required to supervise educational and training support to trainee and plaster room support workers. - Knowledge of IT applications & functions MOST CHALLENGING PART OF THE JOB - Motivating and engaging colleagues to ensure all of the multi-disciplinary team make a full contribution to the divisional clinical governance agenda across two hospital sites. - Working to tight internal or external deadlines. - Able to adapt quickly to changing priorities and time scales. - Overcoming scepticism, antagonism, hostility and resistance to the principles and benefits of risk management. - Exposure to verbal aggression and resistance during incident investigation. - Dealing with difficult situations and people. Keeping abreast of national recommendations and guidance and ensuring compliance in a timely manner