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 be required to work as an Assistant Practitioner / HCA in the clinics, when not working in the plaster rooms, to maintain their clinical skills and experience and support the service requirements and staffing establishments of the Department.
The post holder will have the responsibility for the delivery of skilled care to patients with regard to the application and removal of casts and wound care knowledge. They will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of 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 to our patients.
Upon achievement of the BOA casting course, the post holder will then be working as a band 5 registered professional. Supervision and teaching junior Doctors will also be part of the role.
Main duties:
1. To deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical setting within set protocols and within scope of HCA / Assistant Practitioner / and Plaster Technician remit.
2. To provide skilled care in the application, modification and removal of a wide range of casts, to the Emergency Department, inpatients and outpatients.
3. To give an awareness to junior staff and junior Doctors regarding plastering skills.
4. To have a wound care awareness.
5. To have a duty to report any safeguarding related issues.
6. To raise any concerns to the line manager.
This advert closes on Monday 28 Apr 2025.
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