Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for qualified plaster technician to join an established team covering services across three main sites,
supporting a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and trauma speciality clinics.
The applicant should have a BOA certificate.
The post holder will be accountable for all
aspects of care requiring plaster casts/splints/braces.
Main duties of the job
Qualified plaster technician will carry out and supervise
prescribed treatments, while demonstrating evidence based practice, and
complying with the british ortopaedic association guidelines.
Provide casting and splinting support within
clinic as requested while also giving support and advice to the patient and
carers to enable optimum treatment and enable self care.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
We are unable to offer sponsorship for roles that do not require a professional registration, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post
Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in the plaster room being able to work as
an automomous practitioner in complaince with local policies and procedures.
Workload will be allocated from clinics, A&E and theatre
and the extent of this will differ daily. Therefore it is important to be able
to manage your own workload, while ensuring effective and efficient utilisation
of resources appropriately.
This role involves working across three sites to cover the
needs and demands of the service. Communication is an integrel part of this
role by receive complex information from consultants and communicating with
patients by providing advice pertaining to their fracture and casting
management and to enable them to manage their own care needs.
Interpreting and recording information
accurately into patient notes to ensure the correct care is given and acted
upon on in future is important as well as a knowledge of the IT systems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be working in the plaster room being able to work as
an automomous practitioner in complaince with local policies and procedures.
Workload will be allocated from clinics, A&E and theatre
and the extent of this will differ daily. Therefore it is important to be able
to manage your own workload, while ensuring effective and efficient utilisation
of resources appropriately.
This role involves working across three sites to cover the
needs and demands of the service. Communication is an integrel part of this
role by receive complex information from consultants and communicating with
patients by providing advice pertaining to their fracture and casting
management and to enable them to manage their own care needs.
Interpreting and recording information
accurately into patient notes to ensure the correct care is given and acted
upon on in future is important as well as a knowledge of the IT systems.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Familiarity with Trust IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Worked within fracture/Ortopaedic clinics
Desirable
- Experience in a health care setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration on BOA casting register
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Special Requirements
Essential
- To be able to manage own workload
Desirable
- To support otherstaff and recognise where support is needed
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of fractures/Ortopaedic clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Familiarity with Trust IT systems
Experience
Essential
- Worked within fracture/Ortopaedic clinics
Desirable
- Experience in a health care setting
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration on BOA casting register
Desirable
- Evidence of continued professional development
Special Requirements
Essential
- To be able to manage own workload
Desirable
- To support otherstaff and recognise where support is needed
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of fractures/Ortopaedic clinics
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).
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
