Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes currentEast Cheshire NHS Trust employees,bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.**
To work as a member of the orthopaedic team demonstrating expertise in casting and plastering techniques. To provide technical and professional support in other clinical areas within the Trust. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of care including undertaking specialist casting and splinting procedures. The post holder will work unsupervised using their own initiative and make appropriate clinical decisions. The post holder would be expected to test new products and equipment and report findings. The post holder will be the lead specialist for the trust in casting.
To design, implement and maintain a training competency programme for all staff in the trust including Doctors in the application of casts as required in accordance with BOA/BCC guidelines.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
To be competent in the application, adjustment and removal of all types of casts as prescribed by a clinician.
To provide expert specialist technical support and advice and a casting service for the Trust as and when needed - eg Theatre, Wards.
To provide advice on the application of casts for specialist conditions ie total contact casting and its wound care for diabetic patients and hip spicas for paediatric patients.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of the use of research in assisting with the development of clinical standards and protocols for casting and splintage.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified Orthopaedic Technician
- Hold British Orthopaedic Association certificate or British Casting Certificate
- Ongoing personal / professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- NVQ III in relevant subject
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to communication and understanding
- Able to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Able to make appropriate clinical decisions referring patients for onward management as necessary.
- Sound clinical skills (wound care, removal of stitches, clips or K-wires) o
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Wound management
- Knowledge of developing standard for casting and splintage
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a plaster technician / orthopaedic technician or within a casting / splintage clinical area
Desirable
- Previous experience in teaching / training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified Orthopaedic Technician
- Hold British Orthopaedic Association certificate or British Casting Certificate
- Ongoing personal / professional development
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- NVQ III in relevant subject
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to provide and receive complex, sensitive information where there may be barriers to communication and understanding
- Able to work without supervision and use own initiative.
- Able to make appropriate clinical decisions referring patients for onward management as necessary.
- Sound clinical skills (wound care, removal of stitches, clips or K-wires) o
- Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Desirable
- Wound management
- Knowledge of developing standard for casting and splintage
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working as a plaster technician / orthopaedic technician or within a casting / splintage clinical area
Desirable
- Previous experience in teaching / training
Other Role Requirements
Essential
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
