Job summary
Plaster Technician Band 4 37.5 hours - permanent
Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines and providing a plastering service for the orthopaedic ward, fracture clinics, and theatres .
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, and at all times, the care given is patient centred.
The post holder will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
Main duties of the job
Be responsible for providing a specialised musculo-skeletal casting and bracing service on instruction and prescription from an accountable clinician.
Work as part of a Trustwide team of Orthopaedic technicians providing a comprehensive range of casting and technical services to Outpatients Clinics, wards, Accident and Emergency and Operating theatres within service limitation as required.
Be actively involved in the direct and indirect care of patients under indirect supervision and will contribute to an environment of safe and effective care.
Assist the clinician with overall responsibility to deliver a quality service which is researched based and within the guidelines of TGH.
Liaise closely with nursing and medical staff to ensure the prescribed care is provided for the individual needs of the patients.
Work autonomously within the specialist area of practice providing advice, consultation and discussion with clinicians with overall patient responsibility.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- Perform duties autonomously within their sphere of practice
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Department / senior nurse
- Report all accidents / untoward incidents and ensure the completion of relevant documentation.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or order medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interest of the patients staff and all visitors to the clinical area
Clinical
- Provide the highest possible standard of patient care in the application and remove of casts or
Braces. The post holder is required
- To assess evaluate and implement necessary care treatments in the Nurse led/practitioner clinic.
- To apply appropriate casts following consultation or written instruction with / from members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care.
- To maintain effective communication links with all members of the multi-disciplinary team patients and their carers.
- To follow Trust and associated policies and procedures in the application of all casts and braces and to assist in the development and implementation of such where required.
- To undertake clinical duties for which competence has been assessed and achieved such as wound care and removal of sutures / clips
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous record keeping and to uphold the confidentiality of all patient information.
- To provide advice to staff regarding the management of care of patients in casts.
- To provide instruction to patients / carers regarding plaster care and encourage patient / carer involvement.
- To ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- To safeguard patients property/belongings in accordance with Trust Policies.
- To contribute to the effective structure of clinics.
- To maintain a professional attitude in approach and appearance.
- To ensure practice in casting and bracing techniques throughout the Trust is undertaken by
Best practice / evidence based practice incorporating current advances in casting care. The
Post holder is required
- To Network effectively with similarly qualified colleagues to ensure best practice.
- To keep appraised of current advances in casting care and facilitate their implementation for the benefits of the patients.
- To support supervise and provide educational direction to clinic staff working within the plaster room environment.
3 To maintain all equipment and consumable required for the plaster room to function effectively
And safety. The post holder is required to
- Assist in controlling stock limits, requisitioning departmental stores and equipment.
- To report any faults and / or repairs required to line manager and or other departments as necessary.
- To ensure all equipment is functional and meets service requirements.
- Undertake risk assessments on the environment and the use of all associated equipment.
4 To work as directed in an appropriate clinic environment should there be no requirement for thePost holders specialist skills in the plaster room.
Communication Skills:
1. Ensure that care interventions and patient progress is accurately reported and recorded (written and verbal) in both patients records and department ledgers.
2. Ensure that information is managed safely and accurately recorded and retrieved.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use information technology appropriately and retrieved.
4.Demonstrate the ability to use information technology appropriately and efficiently.
5. Will receive confidential and sensitive information and will deal with it according to the Trust Policy.
6. Report promptly to Registered Nurse/ Consultants or other appropriate members of the team changes in a patients condition.
7. Will report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in Charge of the Department and will complete the appropriate documentation.
8. Offer polite, courteous attitude to patients, visitors and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
9. Act as department link Nurse regarding a specific aspect of care as delegated by the department Manager.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Professional
- Perform duties autonomously within their sphere of practice
- Undertake delegated responsibilities from the Department / senior nurse
- Report all accidents / untoward incidents and ensure the completion of relevant documentation.
- Develop an awareness of the cost implications and exercise economy when using or order medical supplies.
- Participate in the investigation of complaints and incidents
- Participate in the promotion of safety, well-being and interest of the patients staff and all visitors to the clinical area
Clinical
- Provide the highest possible standard of patient care in the application and remove of casts or
Braces. The post holder is required
- To assess evaluate and implement necessary care treatments in the Nurse led/practitioner clinic.
- To apply appropriate casts following consultation or written instruction with / from members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care.
- To maintain effective communication links with all members of the multi-disciplinary team patients and their carers.
- To follow Trust and associated policies and procedures in the application of all casts and braces and to assist in the development and implementation of such where required.
- To undertake clinical duties for which competence has been assessed and achieved such as wound care and removal of sutures / clips
- To maintain accurate and contemporaneous record keeping and to uphold the confidentiality of all patient information.
- To provide advice to staff regarding the management of care of patients in casts.
- To provide instruction to patients / carers regarding plaster care and encourage patient / carer involvement.
- To ensure patients safety, comfort, privacy and dignity are maintained at all times.
- To safeguard patients property/belongings in accordance with Trust Policies.
- To contribute to the effective structure of clinics.
- To maintain a professional attitude in approach and appearance.
- To ensure practice in casting and bracing techniques throughout the Trust is undertaken by
Best practice / evidence based practice incorporating current advances in casting care. The
Post holder is required
- To Network effectively with similarly qualified colleagues to ensure best practice.
- To keep appraised of current advances in casting care and facilitate their implementation for the benefits of the patients.
- To support supervise and provide educational direction to clinic staff working within the plaster room environment.
3 To maintain all equipment and consumable required for the plaster room to function effectively
And safety. The post holder is required to
- Assist in controlling stock limits, requisitioning departmental stores and equipment.
- To report any faults and / or repairs required to line manager and or other departments as necessary.
- To ensure all equipment is functional and meets service requirements.
- Undertake risk assessments on the environment and the use of all associated equipment.
4 To work as directed in an appropriate clinic environment should there be no requirement for thePost holders specialist skills in the plaster room.
Communication Skills:
1. Ensure that care interventions and patient progress is accurately reported and recorded (written and verbal) in both patients records and department ledgers.
2. Ensure that information is managed safely and accurately recorded and retrieved.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use information technology appropriately and retrieved.
4.Demonstrate the ability to use information technology appropriately and efficiently.
5. Will receive confidential and sensitive information and will deal with it according to the Trust Policy.
6. Report promptly to Registered Nurse/ Consultants or other appropriate members of the team changes in a patients condition.
7. Will report all complaints, incidents or accidents to the Nurse in Charge of the Department and will complete the appropriate documentation.
8. Offer polite, courteous attitude to patients, visitors and members of the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
9. Act as department link Nurse regarding a specific aspect of care as delegated by the department Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C equivalent
- Plaster Technician qualification
- Additional related study or willingness to undertake relevant further study or training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Health Care
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Knowledge of infection control and decontamination processes
- Experience within a plaster room
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to organise own time and workload and to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative and to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to follow instructions / set routines and procedures
- Basic IT skills including accurate data entry
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the speciality
- Evidence of updated knowledge and skills
- Ability to undertake assessments of the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of incident reporting and requirements for root cause analysis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English Grade C equivalent
- Plaster Technician qualification
- Additional related study or willingness to undertake relevant further study or training
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working in Health Care
- Knowledge of Health & Safety
- Knowledge of infection control and decontamination processes
- Experience within a plaster room
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Recent experience of working within an acute hospital setting
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Organisational skills
- Ability to organise own time and workload and to prioritise
- Ability to use initiative and to work with minimum supervision
- Ability to follow instructions / set routines and procedures
- Basic IT skills including accurate data entry
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the speciality
- Evidence of updated knowledge and skills
- Ability to undertake assessments of the workplace
Desirable
- Knowledge of incident reporting and requirements for root cause analysis
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).
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.
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).
