Job summary
An
exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced orthopaedic practitioner
to join the orthopaedic outpatient team at LGI. If you are dedicated and
passionate about developing your professional practice and the service then
we would welcome your application for this post.
The
post holder will be responsible for providing a high quality and
compassionate service to all patients, they will be accountable for
escalating any complications to the multi-disciplinary team that may impact
on the patients agreed plan of care.
The
post holder will provide a service to all wards including major trauma wards,
and theatres for specialised casting. The post holder will advise and support
adult/paediatric patients and families in relation to managing their
cast/splint/brace, on-going positioning and post intervention complications.
The
post holder will be based at LGI but with a requirement to provide service
across all 5 sites working autonomously. The current service is delivered
between the hours of 08.00-18.00hrs Monday to Friday but will include some
evening and weekend working to cover service demand.
Qualifications
- Recognised Orthopaedic Practitioner Certificate (BOA /SOTN)
Experience
- 1 Year post qualification working in a plaster room setting either in an
out patient setting or in accident and emergency.
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.
About us
ORGANISATIONAL
CHART
Matron
Senior Sister
Orthopaedic Practitioner
Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner
You
will expected to deliver effective levels of communication to all members of
the MDT, offering expert specialist advice to clinicians pertaining to
fracture and casting management verbally and in writing using highly
developed interpersonal skills, these include but not exhaustive of
persuasive, motivational, negotiating and reassurance.
To
provide specialist advice pertaining to fracture, casting management. This
includes condition related information for patients and other clients. This
will include vulnerable, adults, elderly and children.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are
subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
You
will be required to work in theatres alongside surgeons to apply moulded,
children's spinal jackets (EDF Cast), Hip spicas and specialist children
clinic's for ponsetti casting. As well as the following:
Provide advice to patients on
potential complications of casting, how to contact the department: take
remedial action to rectify any complications/problems including referring to
clinician if required.
Accept direct referrals from
clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment
from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required.
Mould, apply cast, wedge cast and
manipulate displaced fractures depending on patients individual needs for
adults or children.
Deliver high standards of patient
care and experience at all times.
Maintain a safe working
environment, reporting incidents, accidents & complaints
Provide wound care for example
managing open wounds, removal of pin and pin site care, removal of sutures
Understand the need to maintain
& respect patient confidentiality
Share knowledge and skills around
safe casting techniques with other professional staff as appropriate.
Record accurate information in
electronic records regarding care and treatment in accordance with Trust
policies and guidelines
maintenance of stocks levels
Facilitate specialised training in
LTHT for staff groups such as ED and supervise clinical support
workers/trainee orthopaedic technicians that are not on the orthopaedic
technician register.
Participate in annual mandatory
training
Participate in annual performance
appraisal
Ensure continuous personal and
professional development
Undertake duties in different
wards/departments as & when required by service demands
Accept direct referrals from
clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment
from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required.
Undertake clinical audits and
report finding back to MDT
Review and utilise x-rays for safe
removal of metal work/K-wires.
Frequent
standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs
Patient
care (e.g. applying plaster casts) including moving and handling of plaster
caste liquid during application and frequent need to hold limbs during
application of caste. May be exposed to patients with infections. Wearing
appropriate PPE in line with Trust guidelines.
Moving
& Handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis including
assistance to move and reposition patients from chairs to couches.
Using
specialist equipment such as plaster saws.
Job description
Job responsibilities
THE
LEEDS WAY VALUES
Our
values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this
as strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our
staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:
Patient-centered
Collaborative
Fair
Accountable
Empowered
You
will be required to work in theatres alongside surgeons to apply moulded,
children's spinal jackets (EDF Cast), Hip spicas and specialist children
clinic's for ponsetti casting. As well as the following:
Provide advice to patients on
potential complications of casting, how to contact the department: take
remedial action to rectify any complications/problems including referring to
clinician if required.
Accept direct referrals from
clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment
from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required.
Mould, apply cast, wedge cast and
manipulate displaced fractures depending on patients individual needs for
adults or children.
Deliver high standards of patient
care and experience at all times.
Maintain a safe working
environment, reporting incidents, accidents & complaints
Provide wound care for example
managing open wounds, removal of pin and pin site care, removal of sutures
Understand the need to maintain
& respect patient confidentiality
Share knowledge and skills around
safe casting techniques with other professional staff as appropriate.
Record accurate information in
electronic records regarding care and treatment in accordance with Trust
policies and guidelines
maintenance of stocks levels
Facilitate specialised training in
LTHT for staff groups such as ED and supervise clinical support
workers/trainee orthopaedic technicians that are not on the orthopaedic
technician register.
Participate in annual mandatory
training
Participate in annual performance
appraisal
Ensure continuous personal and
professional development
Undertake duties in different
wards/departments as & when required by service demands
Accept direct referrals from
clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment
from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required.
Undertake clinical audits and
report finding back to MDT
Review and utilise x-rays for safe
removal of metal work/K-wires.
Frequent
standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs
Patient
care (e.g. applying plaster casts) including moving and handling of plaster
caste liquid during application and frequent need to hold limbs during
application of caste. May be exposed to patients with infections. Wearing
appropriate PPE in line with Trust guidelines.
Moving
& Handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis including
assistance to move and reposition patients from chairs to couches.
Using
specialist equipment such as plaster saws.
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Desirable
- Motivated
- Caring and Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Team working
Qualifications
Essential
- The BCC/BOA Course ( 60 SCQF level 8 Diploma points)
- 4 GCSEs including English and Maths
- Workplace Assessing Qualification 2 years post BOA course completion experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills and underpinning knowledge of all aspects of wound care, casting, splinting and orthotics within orthopaedics and a recognised orthopaedic technician qualification
- Knowledge of all types of plastering materials
- Knowledge of application of splints, braces and frames.
- Knowledge to be able to provide technical advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals, including complex information regarding on-going care and treatment of their affected limb
- Knowledge and ability to recognise complications following orthopaedic interventions and appropriate escalation to the medical team of life threating complications.
- Knowledge of Infection prevention and care principals and practice
- Knowledge of wound healing process and choice of appropriate dressings
Desirable
- Advanced Wound care module.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Screening
Person Specification
Skills & Behaviours
Desirable
- Motivated
- Caring and Reliable
- Trustworthy
- Team working
Qualifications
Essential
- The BCC/BOA Course ( 60 SCQF level 8 Diploma points)
- 4 GCSEs including English and Maths
- Workplace Assessing Qualification 2 years post BOA course completion experience.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Highly developed clinical skills and underpinning knowledge of all aspects of wound care, casting, splinting and orthotics within orthopaedics and a recognised orthopaedic technician qualification
- Knowledge of all types of plastering materials
- Knowledge of application of splints, braces and frames.
- Knowledge to be able to provide technical advice to patients, relatives and other healthcare professionals, including complex information regarding on-going care and treatment of their affected limb
- Knowledge and ability to recognise complications following orthopaedic interventions and appropriate escalation to the medical team of life threating complications.
- Knowledge of Infection prevention and care principals and practice
- Knowledge of wound healing process and choice of appropriate dressings
Desirable
- Advanced Wound care module.
Other Criteria
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health Screening
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.
