Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to work in the plaster room in UHBW, this is fixed term to cover maternity leave full time hours available will consider part time hours.
The successful applicant will need excellent communication skills. The role includes; working with patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings across the Adult and Children's services at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Children's Hospital at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
In order to undertake this role you must hold the British Orthopaedic Association casting qualification and have registration with the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners.
You must be able to demonstrate a high level of skill and expertise in casting, splinting and bracing techniques, have an in depth understanding about the care of the patients with plaster casts; orthotic appliances and be fully aware of the complications associated with them.
We are seeking a dynamic, patient centred, hardworking and enthusiastic individual, you should be able to work autonomously with excellent time management, organisational and interpersonal skills.
The candidate should have the motivation to both improve their own skills and work with the team to develop the skills of other team members.
The starting salary will depend on experience and competence in Adult and Children's outpatients theatre and emergency department.
Main duties of the job
- To be competent in the application, adjustment and removal of all types of casts as prescribed by a clinician.
- To participate in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care for the patient who is requiring casting or splinting referring to the clinician as required.
- Assess different initial conditions and provide advice to clinicians on appropriate course of action and materials to be used.
- Obtains informed consent from patients when carrying out programmes of care.
- Promptly alerts the nurse in charge of any issues or risks within the clinical setting.
- To provide expert specialist technical support and advice and a casting service for the Trust, this will cover Fracture and elective clinics, Theatre, Wards and Emergency Departments across adult and children services.
- To use evidence-based practice to assess, develop and implement care
- To provide advice on the application of casts for specialist conditions i.e. total contact casting and its wound care for diabetic patients and hip spicas for paediatric patients
- Instruct clinical staff on the use and application of splints and braces and maintain competency record.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner British Orthopaedic Association Registration with the BOA
- Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic casting, functional bracing and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a hospital environment and specialist clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of all types of casting and bracing
- Significant and relevant experience post qualification
- Experience of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team covering various departments within adult and children services
- Experience of teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Making, adapting and applying specialist braces and to support the provision of Orthotic service
- To manage wound care in accordance with theoretical and practical elements based on Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise symptoms relating to threat to life/limb and intervene as necessary
- In area of specialist practice, assess and make clinical judgements to determine correct intervention and demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to clinical area
- Teaching and supervisory skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and other members of staff
- Computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualified Practitioner British Orthopaedic Association Registration with the BOA
- Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic casting, functional bracing and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology
- Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a hospital environment and specialist clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of all types of casting and bracing
- Significant and relevant experience post qualification
- Experience of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team covering various departments within adult and children services
- Experience of teaching
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Making, adapting and applying specialist braces and to support the provision of Orthotic service
- To manage wound care in accordance with theoretical and practical elements based on Trust policies and procedures
- Ability to recognise symptoms relating to threat to life/limb and intervene as necessary
- In area of specialist practice, assess and make clinical judgements to determine correct intervention and demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to clinical area
- Teaching and supervisory skills
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and other members of staff
- Computer skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St,
Bristol
BS1 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
