Main area Nursing Grade Band 5 (Annex 21)
Contract: Permanent (Annex 21 - traineeship)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible)
Job ref: 287-DSS-47-25
Employer: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen
Town: Liverpool
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/03/2025 23:59
Job Overview
The post holder will be based in the Outpatient Department on the Royal site. They will be expected to rotate in the plaster rooms in the Royal, Broadgreen, and Aintree Hospitals to achieve the experience and qualification of a registered BOA plaster technician. They will also work as an Assistant Practitioner / HCA in the clinics when not in the plaster rooms to maintain their clinical skills and support the service requirements of the Department.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of skilled care to patients regarding the application and removal of casts and wound care. They will play an integral role in delivering safe and high-quality care and will be expected to report any safeguarding related issues, referring patients for Allied Health Professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.
The post holder will contribute to the planning of care for their patients and work in support of qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals within an acute inpatient setting to provide a seamless service.
Upon achieving the BOA casting course, the post holder will work as a band 5 registered professional. Supervision and teaching of junior doctors will also be part of the role.
Main Duties of the Job
* To deliver clinical and therapeutic care within set protocols and within the scope of HCA / Assistant Practitioner / and Plaster Technician remit.
* To provide skilled care in the application, modification, and removal of a wide range of casts to the Emergency Department, inpatients, and outpatients.
* To provide awareness to junior staff and junior doctors regarding plastering skills.
* To maintain wound care awareness.
* To report any safeguarding related issues.
* To raise any concerns to the line manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
* A casting Qualification (BOA)
Experience
* Demonstrable experience in techniques and application of general casts and braces
* Ability to provide excellent patient care
Knowledge
* Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
* Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice
Skills
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
* Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet
Other
* A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for an interview.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and welcomes flexible working requests. Flexible working options may include reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, and home working.
The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity; we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge, and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.
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