Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join the very busy and fast paced Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate in Cardiff and Vale.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and highly caring individuals who meet the following criteria:
NVQ Level3in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
GCSE maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent essential skills qualification
Level 5 British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate
Significant previous experience in hospital or health care environment
To work in any area of the UHB as required
The successful applicants will be required to provide exceptional care to patients and work closely with our registered nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, and have good self-management skills. You need to have a flexible approach and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Step into the fast-paced world of Trauma & Orthopaedics, where no two days are the same and your work has a direct impact on patient care. As a Plaster Technician in our Trauma Outpatients Department, you'll be a vital member of the clinical team, providing specialist skills that help patients stabilise, heal and return to independence.
You'll manage your own caseload, carrying out delegated clinical tasks with confidence and accuracy. From applying and adjusting casts to supporting assessments and implementing care plans under the direction of a registered practitioner, you'll use your technical ability and problem-solving skills to deliver safe, high-quality care. Tasks outside the Band 4 scope are completed by the supervising registrant, ensuring you're supported while still enjoying meaningful autonomy.
Working closely with nurses, orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, you'll contribute to a seamless, patient-centred service. Proximal supervision is always available, but you'll be trusted to use your judgement, knowing when to seek guidance.
You'll also play a key role in the smooth running of Trauma Outpatients by supporting colleagues, safely delegating tasks and helping to teach and assess unregistered staff and students within agreed protocols. Your calm approach and attention to detail will help busy clinics run efficiently, even when urgent plaster problems or unexpected injuries arrive at short notice.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedics team as a Plaster Technician and play a handson role in delivering highquality care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Working within our busy Trauma Outpatients Department, youll use your specialist plastering skills to apply, adjust and remove casts, support assessments, and help patients understand how to care for their immobilisation safely.
Youll manage a delegated caseload, working under the guidance of a registered practitioner, and contribute to smooth clinic flow during highpressure trauma and elective activity. As part of the multidisciplinary team, youll communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues, ensuring care is safe, timely and personcentred.
In this role, youll also support junior staff and learners, contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, and help keep our environment safe and wellorganised. If youre calm, confident and motivated to make a direct impact on patient recovery, wed love to hear from you.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join our dynamic Trauma & Orthopaedics team as a Plaster Technician and play a handson role in delivering highquality care to patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Working within our busy Trauma Outpatients Department, youll use your specialist plastering skills to apply, adjust and remove casts, support assessments, and help patients understand how to care for their immobilisation safely.
Youll manage a delegated caseload, working under the guidance of a registered practitioner, and contribute to smooth clinic flow during highpressure trauma and elective activity. As part of the multidisciplinary team, youll communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues, ensuring care is safe, timely and personcentred.
In this role, youll also support junior staff and learners, contribute to maintaining high clinical standards, and help keep our environment safe and wellorganised. If youre calm, confident and motivated to make a direct impact on patient recovery, wed love to hear from you.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social or equivalent
- Level 5 BOA Casting Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post BOA certification casting experience
- Experience of total contact and serial casting
Skills
Essential
- Good and effective interpersonal and people skills
- Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Abililty to manage and prioritise own workload and work independently under indirect supervision
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social or equivalent
- Level 5 BOA Casting Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Significant post BOA certification casting experience
- Experience of total contact and serial casting
Skills
Essential
- Good and effective interpersonal and people skills
- Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- Abililty to manage and prioritise own workload and work independently under indirect supervision
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).
