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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
* 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
Working for our organisation
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 for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for 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 of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Person specification
Experience
* Experience working with Adults and Children
* Experience working in a team
* Good understanding of patient care needs
Education
* NVQ level 2, 3 or equivalent
* Attendance at 2 days Plaster of Paris course ran by TEACH
* Experience working with orthopaedic patients
Skills and attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work under pressure.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email sensitive@dbs.gov.uk .
Employer certification / accreditation badges
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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