Job summary
Plaster Technician post in Fracture clinic/outpatients
Fracture Clinic/ Outpatients service provides a service for Trauma & Orthopaedic patients
We are looking for an enthusiastic staff member who can be flexible, and hardworking to work in this busy environment. The applicant should be self-motivated and able to work as part of the team, also taking the incentive to problem solve.
We are looking for someone who has a passion working in this environment, and enjoys their work knowing they make a difference.
Previous Orthopaedics experience needed, such as working in plaster rooms for at least 2 years or more.
Providing the focal point of communication for, patients, medical and professional staff both within the Trust and with external organisations, you will oversee the patient pathway to ensure that all necessary appointments including outpatients, clinics.
You should have very good communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to organise and prioritise your workload and be competent in the use of windows software.
Successful candidates must be able to work on their own initiative and maintain patient confidentiality and ensure a high standard of customer care at all times.This post would provide an excellent opportunity for a person looking for a new challenge in a friendly and busy hospital environment. Northampton is thriving Town with a busy A&E and Fracture Clinic depts.
Main duties of the job
Work in the plaster room to help with application of casts/removal of
supply and fit off the shelf braces, vacopeds, wrist splints
Attend theatre on occasion for hip spika's
wound reviews
maintaining stock levels/ordering
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where itis a requirement of the role. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the DataProtection Act. Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of NorthamptonGeneral Hospital NHS Trust. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthyenvironment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the TrustsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and reportto the manager any risks which need to be assessed. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements ofthe post. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does notform art of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and developthe job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, inconsultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where itis a requirement of the role. Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role. Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the DataProtection Act. Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary. This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of NorthamptonGeneral Hospital NHS Trust. Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthyenvironment for patients, visitors and staff. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and inaccordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the TrustsEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and reportto the manager any risks which need to be assessed. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements ofthe post. This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does notform art of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and developthe job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, inconsultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or Equivalent,
- Experience as healthcare worker, at least two years. T&O background
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has worked in an acute setting.
- Good communication skills.
- Has the ability to work as a team player, and help support/train Band 2
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Has the ability to demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication
- Can deal with difficult situations or escalate to senior team members
- Have knowledge of the Outpatients area.
- Can manoeuvre patients using aids e.g. hoists and wheelchairs.
- Will be able to help patients with toileting, assisting them on stretchers.
- Able to deal with multiple tasks.
- Maintain Health & Safety
- Knowledge of physical & psychological care.
- Able to prioritise attention to the patients in accordance with defined protocols and delegation from Registered Nurses.
- Knowledge and basic understanding of Information Governance and information storage. Ensuring that your patients are kept up to date during their visit to clinic.
- Work closely with the MDT teams
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to treat all employees and other hospital information confidentially.
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own health, safety and security.
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 or Equivalent,
- Experience as healthcare worker, at least two years. T&O background
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Has worked in an acute setting.
- Good communication skills.
- Has the ability to work as a team player, and help support/train Band 2
Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Has the ability to demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication
- Can deal with difficult situations or escalate to senior team members
- Have knowledge of the Outpatients area.
- Can manoeuvre patients using aids e.g. hoists and wheelchairs.
- Will be able to help patients with toileting, assisting them on stretchers.
- Able to deal with multiple tasks.
- Maintain Health & Safety
- Knowledge of physical & psychological care.
- Able to prioritise attention to the patients in accordance with defined protocols and delegation from Registered Nurses.
- Knowledge and basic understanding of Information Governance and information storage. Ensuring that your patients are kept up to date during their visit to clinic.
- Work closely with the MDT teams
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- Ability to treat all employees and other hospital information confidentially.
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own health, safety and security.
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
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
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).
