Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a trainee plaster technician to join
our Orthopaedic Outpatient Department at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Our department
runs from Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals caring for trauma and
elective orthopaedic outpatient activity.
The successful applicant will have access to excellent training and professional
development opportunities and will be supported and welcomed into our friendly,
dynamic and knowledgeable team.
The successful applicant should have knowledge and experience working
with trauma and orthopaedic patients and must attend the training courses as
required, which will be funded by the trust.
The trainee plaster technician will gain knowledge and experience on the
job until September 2023 when the applicant will be enrolled in the British
casting course for 12 months. Following this, providing the person specification criteria is met, the candidate will be
supported into a permanent role as a band 5 plaster technician.
Whilst undertaking your training, you will be
renumerated in accordance with Annex 21, paragraph 3, of Agenda for Change
Terms and Conditions . During your training, pay will therefore be
adjusted as follows:
- more than one but less than two years prior to completion
of training 70 per cent of the pay band maximum of the qualified rate;
- up
to 12 months prior to completion of training 75 per cent of the pay band
maximum of the fully qualified rate.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role involve excellent team working, liaising with the multi -disciplinary team to provide a patient centre casting service.
The trainee plaster technician will work towards applying and removing a wide range of plaster cast and orthosis to adults and children in a busy plaster clinic setting and also includes the wards and in theatres.
You will be expected to work both independently and alongside your colleagues to provide the highest standard of care.
Exceptional communication and organisational skills together with a professional attitude are required to lead and motivate the team.
About us
We provide care and support to over half a million
people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, in community settings and
across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (in
Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the
forefront of innovation and research and we invest in teaching and the
development of our workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being
respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim
to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and the best place to receive care.
We have a clear vision, and you could be part of
this! If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of
our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim is to provide
effective patient care by performing individual assessment of care needs,
developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care to meet the needs
of the patients and their families/ carers.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and
respect the equality of patients at all time.
Key Responsibilities:
-
To work towards and obtain the necessary
qualification to work as a qualified plaster technician.
-
To ensure to attend all course sessions when
enrolled on to the casting course.
-
To work with the assigned mentor and learn the
necessary aspects of the plaster technician role and gain knowledge and
understanding in the care of trauma and orthopaedic patients.
-
To work in line with Trust Policies and
university requirements towards achieving plaster technician qualification.
-
Participate in appropriate research and
demonstrate initiatives in the development of new knowledge and skills aiming
to ensure that practice is evidence based.
-
To assess any non-complicated surgical wounds
and change dressings appropriately using ANTT (aseptic non-touch technique).
-
Work within a defined level of competency, not
undertaking any tasks outside your level of competency.
-
Provide appropriate written and verbal
communication and advise patients and their carers regarding procedures and
treatments.
-
To ensure delivery of high quality care in
accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
-
Participate in activities to improve the
quality, productivity, and effectiveness of care in response to local and
national Polices and initiatives.
-
To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control
Polices relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross
infection.
-
To support patients, carers and relatives as
required, demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary aim is to provide
effective patient care by performing individual assessment of care needs,
developing, implementing, and evaluating programmes of care to meet the needs
of the patients and their families/ carers.
Maintain a professional appearance in line with
the Trust dress code.
Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours
(available on the Trust web site) and behave in a manner fitting with the
responsible position of the post holder, maintaining the public confidence.
Maintain professional and courteous working
relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and
every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her business.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of the patient and
respect the equality of patients at all time.
Key Responsibilities:
-
To work towards and obtain the necessary
qualification to work as a qualified plaster technician.
-
To ensure to attend all course sessions when
enrolled on to the casting course.
-
To work with the assigned mentor and learn the
necessary aspects of the plaster technician role and gain knowledge and
understanding in the care of trauma and orthopaedic patients.
-
To work in line with Trust Policies and
university requirements towards achieving plaster technician qualification.
-
Participate in appropriate research and
demonstrate initiatives in the development of new knowledge and skills aiming
to ensure that practice is evidence based.
-
To assess any non-complicated surgical wounds
and change dressings appropriately using ANTT (aseptic non-touch technique).
-
Work within a defined level of competency, not
undertaking any tasks outside your level of competency.
-
Provide appropriate written and verbal
communication and advise patients and their carers regarding procedures and
treatments.
-
To ensure delivery of high quality care in
accordance with Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
-
Participate in activities to improve the
quality, productivity, and effectiveness of care in response to local and
national Polices and initiatives.
-
To adhere to Infection Prevention and Control
Polices relevant to the area of work, demonstrating an understanding of cross
infection.
-
To support patients, carers and relatives as
required, demonstrating compassion and empathy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate and have willingness to work towards continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Excellent understanding of patient care needs
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Prioritise tasks
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current casting issues and practise
- Knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic conditions and treatment options.
- Excellent level of knowledge about musculoskeletal system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently when required or as part of team
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the role and the service.
- Ability to travel to Trustwide Hospital sites in an efficient manner, as required
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, enthusiastic, motivated, approachable, and flexible
- Has a caring, compassionate and sympathetic nature
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience working in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of giving advice to patients
- Experience in application of Orthotic devices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate and have willingness to work towards continuing professional development
Desirable
Knowledge & Awareness
Essential
- Excellent understanding of patient care needs
- Awareness of own limitations.
- Prioritise tasks
- Willingness to gain knowledge and develop professionally
Desirable
- Up to date knowledge of current casting issues and practise
- Knowledge of trauma and orthopaedic conditions and treatment options.
- Excellent level of knowledge about musculoskeletal system
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work independently when required or as part of team
- Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the role and the service.
- Ability to travel to Trustwide Hospital sites in an efficient manner, as required
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Ability to use IT systems effectively
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Professional, enthusiastic, motivated, approachable, and flexible
- Has a caring, compassionate and sympathetic nature
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience working in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Desirable
- Experience of giving advice to patients
- Experience in application of Orthotic devices
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).
