We are looking for a reliable, confident and highly motivated individual to join our existing experienced plaster room team based in Orthopaedic Outpatients as a Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner. The successful applicant must enjoy working with people and possess good communication skills. You should enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced patient environment.
We will offer the successful applicant a tailored training programme. To become a fully qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner which takes two years to complete. It is a requirement to complete at least one full year as a trainee within the plaster room prior to beginning the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) validated course in Bradford.
This post will cover York, Scarborough and Bridlington Hospitals. You will be required to work in the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department with both adults and children, Children's Development Centre, Theatres and the Emergency Department. You may also work on the wards when patients are unable to attend the plaster room.
It is highly desirable to have Orthopaedic knowledge prior to beginning the role, however all patient facing experience will be considered.
• Be expected to assist in carrying out designated forms of care in relation to casting and musculo-skeletal splinting
• Set and maintain a high standard of patient care, be aware of the broader understanding of patient health and promote health care education. Educate patients concerning their after-care, especially problems associated with casting
• Communicate and co-operate with all members of the multidisciplinary team and work closely with all staff of relevant departments to ensure effective liaison
• Maintain complete, accurate and legible records of all agreed and legal documentation as appropriate
• Ensure all instruments and equipment are maintained in good order and the Plaster Room is kept clean and tidy
• Apply various Casts after having received instruction from a member of the senior orthopaedic team and under the supervision of a qualified Practitioner
• Adjust and fit all orthotic appliances
• Manage own self-directed study and follow BOA syllabus whilst attending the Bradford Casting course – ensuring completion of casting logs and OSCE requirements prior to exam
• Support the running of clinics when required
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension fordependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Agenerous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k)to support with relocation expensesfor hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety ofdifferent typesof paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work,familyand relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Workscheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring,cinemaand financefrom a rangeof providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You areadvised to submityourapplication at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications fromeveryone,while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive fromdifferent backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part ofseekingto become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promoteSaBRE- Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
This advert closes on Monday 24 Mar 2025
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