Plaster Technicians

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

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Job summary

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopedic They will be based in the Plaster room within the fracture clinic, and will carry out plaster and bracing treatments to help provide a safe, professional and efficient service for a high level of patient care. The successful candidate will be a skilled Plaster Technician either having already completed the Stanmore British Orthopedic Association (BOA) Plaster Technician Course and Examination or be working towards the certificate.

Main duties of the job

The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is looking to recruit a Plaster Technician.

You should have excellent knowledge of managing complex fractures and outstanding communications skills.

We are looking for someone who is a team player, friendly, professional and willing to provide additional cover to support the service.

About us

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.

These include:o Croydon University Hospital o Purley Hospital o The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath o Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside o A minor injuries unit in New Addington The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.Our Vision:"Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it"Our 5 key 'Here for you' promises to the people of Croydon are:o You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff o You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff o You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians o You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to homeo You feel it's getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to "Listening into Action" is new and different.

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum inc. of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-NN-6070778-ACS-Z-A

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BOA training
  • Registration with the British Orthopaedic Association

Desirable

  • Post qualification updates/courses

Knowlwdge and skills

Essential

  • Experience working in the plaster room
  • Ability to measure fit and apply fracture boots, humeral braces and post-op elbow braces.
  • Ability to train trainees and clinical staff

Desirable

  • Experience of Thermo Plastic Materials
  • Have the ability to manage and undertake ordering/monitoring of stock.
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • BOA training
  • Registration with the British Orthopaedic Association

Desirable

  • Post qualification updates/courses

Knowlwdge and skills

Essential

  • Experience working in the plaster room
  • Ability to measure fit and apply fracture boots, humeral braces and post-op elbow braces.
  • Ability to train trainees and clinical staff

Desirable

  • Experience of Thermo Plastic Materials
  • Have the ability to manage and undertake ordering/monitoring of stock.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Address

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Employer's website

https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Janet Muchengwa

janet.muchengwa@nhs.net

02084013000

Date posted

18 March 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,720 to £39,769 a year per annum inc. of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

199-NN-6070778-ACS-Z-A

Job locations

Croydon University Hospital

530 London Road

Croydon

CR7 7YE


Supporting documents

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