Job summary
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
To be considered for this role, all applicants must have a current BOA British Casting Certificate at University Diploma Level 8. If you are a registered nurse with this qualification, you must also have a current NMC Registration.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced orthopaedic practitioner (Plaster Technician) or Registered Nurse who has a current British Casting Certificate to join the orthopaedic outpatient team at Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust.
All applicants are required to have a current British Casting Certificate, 60 credits at University Diploma level 8 SCQF equivalent to Level 5 NVQ, in working with a variety of casting material with evidence of ongoing professional updates relating to their practice. For this post, we require applicants to have at least 18 months practical post qualification experience in a plaster room environment which is equivalent to a graduate level of knowledge. You must be able to undertake extended role duties e.g. the removal of skin closures; removing stitches and staples for post-operative wounds after delegation from the medical team and show willingness to undertake our trust IR(MER) course, to complete x-ray imaging request cards under direct delegation.
As part of the application process, we strongly encourage applicants to arrange an informal visit prior to applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of direct & indirect care of patients requiring casts/splints/bracing and wound care; providing high quality care and assistance to patients and their carer during their attendance to the department. The post holder will escalate to medical staff any complications or issues that may impact on the patients agreed plan of care.
The post holder will advise and support adult/paediatric patients and families in relation to managing their cast/splint/brace, on-going positioning and any complications to be aware of following interventions verbally and by producing written information.
The post holder will work autonomously within Trust and National casting guidelines reporting to Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
The post holder will be required to direct/instruct/supervise trainee orthopaedic practitioners and other clinical staff as appropriate i.e. medical and nursing, demonstrating high standards.
The post holders will work together to plan workload ensuring effective and efficient utilisation of resources on a daily basis supported by department manager/Sister/Charge nurse.
The current service is delivered between the hours of 08.00-18.00hrs Monday to Friday but may in the future include some evening and weekend working to cover service demand.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- British Casting Certificate, 60 credits at University Diploma level 8 SCQF equivalent to Level 5 NVQ, in working with a variety of casting material
- IR(MER) course certificate, to complete x-ray imaging request cards under direct delegation
- 18 months practical post qualification experience in a plaster room environment which is equivalent to a graduate level of knowledge
- The post holder must be able to undertake extended role duties and have the skills to undertake aspetic technique for the removal of skin closures; removing stitches and staples for post-operative wounds after delegation from the medical team
- Routinely holding anatomical position of heavy limbs requiring treatment for 30-40 minutes at a time. This involves highly developed physical skills, accuracy, precision and co-ordination with fellow plaster room colleagues and/or medical staff
- Ability to work autonomously within Trust and National casting guidelines reporting to Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Good organisational skills with evidence of working independently and as part of the Plaster Room Team
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Able to maintain clear, accurate and legible documentation
- Evidence of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Excellent Manual dexterity skills as the post holder will need to coordinate, grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.
- Good communicaiton skills both written and oral.
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
Person Specification
Application Form and Interview
Essential
- British Casting Certificate, 60 credits at University Diploma level 8 SCQF equivalent to Level 5 NVQ, in working with a variety of casting material
- IR(MER) course certificate, to complete x-ray imaging request cards under direct delegation
- 18 months practical post qualification experience in a plaster room environment which is equivalent to a graduate level of knowledge
- The post holder must be able to undertake extended role duties and have the skills to undertake aspetic technique for the removal of skin closures; removing stitches and staples for post-operative wounds after delegation from the medical team
- Routinely holding anatomical position of heavy limbs requiring treatment for 30-40 minutes at a time. This involves highly developed physical skills, accuracy, precision and co-ordination with fellow plaster room colleagues and/or medical staff
- Ability to work autonomously within Trust and National casting guidelines reporting to Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
- Good organisational skills with evidence of working independently and as part of the Plaster Room Team
- Understanding of own Knowledge and Skills Framework and ability to identify learning needs and interests
- Able to maintain clear, accurate and legible documentation
- Evidence of supervising junior staff
Desirable
- Excellent Manual dexterity skills as the post holder will need to coordinate, grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate small, precise movements.
- Good communicaiton skills both written and oral.
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm towards teaching and sharing knowledge
- Able to accommodate the demands of the post with flexible working as required and good attendance
- The ability to communicate with patients in an empathetic manner regarding their treatment and procedures
- Will be familiar with the Health and Safety at Works Act and be aware of its implications and ensure that local unit and departmental policies are followed.
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).
