County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for a trainee plaster technician (30 hours per week) to join an established team delivering services across three main sites, supporting a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and trauma specialty clinics.
The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of care requiring plaster casts, splints, and 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 with service needs.
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.
Trainees will also contribute to the management of wound care in line with Trust policies and procedures.
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 as 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.
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 communication with patients will involve providing advice pertaining to their fracture and casting management 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 in the future is important, as well as a knowledge of the IT systems.
Person Specification
Statutory Registration
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Special Skills & Knowledge
* Knowledge of Trust policies and procedures.
* High standard of communication skills.
* Capacity to work as a team member.
* Ability to make informed decisions and recognize own limitations and escalate concerns.
* Ability to stay calm in stressful situations and work to a high standard when under pressure.
* Ability to apply learning into practice and be adaptable to change.
* Demonstrates skills in academic study.
* Familiar with Trust IT systems and/or good computer skills.
Qualifications
* Be prepared to complete The British Casting Certificate (BOA/AOT) within 2 years of commencing the role, plus 2 years post certificate in-house training/experience.
* Evidence of ongoing CPD.
* A Level/NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
* Knowledge/experience of Orthopedics and Trauma.
Experience
* Previous NHS or private health service experience.
* Experience of undertaking audit projects.
* Experience in plaster room in an acute setting.
* Experience in the provision of casting service.
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 name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata - band 4 to move to band 5 once qualified.
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