Orthopaedic Plaster Technician

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 December 2024

Job summary

Our refurbished stand alone Frank Radcliffe Orthopaedic & fracture clinic is currently looking for a band 5 qualified Plaster Technician to join our friendly team.

We are a busy environment and see over 25,000 patients per year. We currently treat a variety of Orthopaedic conditions including both elective & trauma pathways and we facilitate designated paediatric clinics.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality, patient focused service for orthopaedic patients including paediatric and specialised casting such as close contact casts. To manage own time and provide effective leadership to the team as required, planning daily workload around both clinic, timetables and ward/theatre work, ensuring adequate staffing to meet service need and that the appropriate equipment is available at all times. The post holder will carry out a full range of plaster techniques, both routine and complex work. This is to include working with synthetics and functional bracing for both inpatient and outpatient. To contribute to designing and implementing a comprehensive training programme and assist with the continued development of the orthopaedic staff and services and the development of trainee technicians and healthcare assistants.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264- 6795024-FAM

Job locations

Frank Radcliffe Fracture clinic

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Job description

Job responsibilities

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Person Specification

British Orthopaedic Association British Casting Certificate

Essential

  • BOA British Casting Certificate
  • Current portfolio of evidence

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in a hospital setting
  • Experience of working in a hospital setting
  • To be able manage the plaster room effectively
Person Specification

British Orthopaedic Association British Casting Certificate

Essential

  • BOA British Casting Certificate
  • Current portfolio of evidence

Desirable

  • 2 years experience in a hospital setting
  • Experience of working in a hospital setting
  • To be able manage the plaster room effectively

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frank Radcliffe Fracture clinic

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frank Radcliffe Fracture clinic

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ


Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Sisters

Tina Robinson/Heidi Shaw-Yeoman

tina.robinson2@nhs.net

01536493719

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

Depending on experience Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

264- 6795024-FAM

Job locations

Frank Radcliffe Fracture clinic

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN168UZ


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