Trainee Orthopaedic Technician (Band 3)
The closing date is 07 July 2025
Job summary
To provide support and assistant to the plaster room staff and nursing staff in the delivery of a flexible responsive service commensurate with the needs of the Outpatients Service, A&E Department and the orthopaedic services.
The post holder will be supervised by a Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician or an appropriately trained nurse. They will work to a training programme under supervision.
The Post holder is to attend and complete the British Casting certificate, when they meet the criteria require to attend the British Casting Certificate.
Main duties of the job
To undertake assigned tasks as directed by medical, nursing staff and colleagues. This may be without direct supervision with suitable training and completed assessments.
Under supervision, until assessed as competent, to apply all types of splints/casts in a range of suitable materials - to suit the presenting conditions.
Under supervision, until assessed as competent, To measure, supply and fit orthopaedic appliances where appropriate.
To support the provision of a Plaster Room service in various settings, Plaster Room, the Accident & Emergency Department, Theatres and inpatient wards for primary splinting/casting and the application of suitable fixation or stabilisation devices. Casting to be done under supervision until assessed as competent.
To measure, provide and advise on the use of suitable walking aids.
To provide advice to patients, written and verbal, on splint/cast care and complications.
To continue to develop practice in accordance with new research and develop work-based practice to maintain high standards.
To partake in research and audit of work when required.
Ensure all instruments and equipment are maintained in good order and the Plaster Room is kept clean and tidy.
Advise patients on potential complications of casting and how to contact to the department.
Report all risk incidents, hazards and accidents to the Sister/Senior Sister and relevant department.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Details
Date posted
23 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro-rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
423-7277320
Job locations
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20TD
Employer details
Employer name
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Keighley
BD20TD
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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