Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a a trainee plaster technician to join an established team covering services across three main sites, supporting a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and trauma speciality clinics. The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of care requiring plaster casts/splints/braces whilst under the supervision of qualified staff. To undertake and participate in statutory training and in service programme. To participate in annual personal review being consistent of service needs. To undertake British Orthopaedic Association Casting Course after a minimum of twelve months experience in the Plaster Room Please be aware The British Orthopaedic Association Casting Course is held in London /or Bradford. Qualification can be achieved via two training routes, a day release over a six month period in Bradford or a six week residential course in London. All final exams are held in London. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will work closely with qualified Plaster Technicians to carry out prescribed treatments while demonstrating evidence based practice and complying with the British Orthopaedic Association guidelines. Trainees will also learn in-depth anatomy and physiology to ensure safe and effective practice. Trainees will be accountable for providing casting and splinting support within clinics as requested, while also giving support and advice to the patient and carers to enable optimum treatment and enable self care. About us If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post. Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number C9439-25-0079 Job locations Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Bishop Auckland General Hospital Cockton Hill Road Bishop Auckland County Durham DL14 6AD Job description Job responsibilities Trainees will work within their own limitations and contribute to the smooth and effective running of the Plaster Room. Trainees will work under the direct supervision of the management team and work in compliance with local policies and procedures. Workload will be allocated from clinics, Accident and Emergency and theatres and the extent of this will differ daily. Therefore it is important to be able to manage a caseload of patients, while ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of resources. This role involves working across three sites to cover the needs and demands of the service therefore a degree of flexibility is required. Communication is an integral part of this role. Complex information will be received from Consultants and communicating with patients by providing advice pertaining to their fracture and casting management and to enable them to manage their own care needs. Documentation is paramount within this role, therefore interpreting and recording information accurately into patient notes to ensure the correct care is given and acted upon on in future is important as well as a knowledge of the IT systems Job description Job responsibilities Trainees will work within their own limitations and contribute to the smooth and effective running of the Plaster Room. Trainees will work under the direct supervision of the management team and work in compliance with local policies and procedures. Workload will be allocated from clinics, Accident and Emergency and theatres and the extent of this will differ daily. Therefore it is important to be able to manage a caseload of patients, while ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of resources. This role involves working across three sites to cover the needs and demands of the service therefore a degree of flexibility is required. Communication is an integral part of this role. Complex information will be received from Consultants and communicating with patients by providing advice pertaining to their fracture and casting management and to enable them to manage their own care needs. Documentation is paramount within this role, therefore interpreting and recording information accurately into patient notes to ensure the correct care is given and acted upon on in future is important as well as a knowledge of the IT systems Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Level / NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Desirable Knowledge / experience of Orthopaedics and Trauma Experience Essential Broad experience within the hospital care sector Desirable Experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics and/or A&E minor injuries Special Requirements Essential Capacity to work as a productive team member. Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service Articulate, with interpersonal skills Able to make informed decisions and act on own limitations Ability to keep calm in stressful situations and work to a high standard when under pressure Ability to apply learning to practice Adaptable to change Desirable To support other staff and recognise where support is needed Statutory Registration Essential Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Demonstrate skills in academic study Familiar with Trust IT systems and/or good computer skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential A Level / NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience Desirable Knowledge / experience of Orthopaedics and Trauma Experience Essential Broad experience within the hospital care sector Desirable Experience within Trauma and Orthopaedics and/or A&E minor injuries Special Requirements Essential Capacity to work as a productive team member. Adaptable and flexible to the needs of the service Articulate, with interpersonal skills Able to make informed decisions and act on own limitations Ability to keep calm in stressful situations and work to a high standard when under pressure Ability to apply learning to practice Adaptable to change Desirable To support other staff and recognise where support is needed Statutory Registration Essential Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Evidence of continued professional development Special Skills & Knowledge Essential Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Demonstrate skills in academic study Familiar with Trust IT systems and/or good computer skills 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 County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust Hollyhurst Road Darlington County Durham DL3 6HX Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)