Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Orthopaedic Technician Apprentice (OTA)

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity is being advertised for a fixed two year training contract as a Orthopaedic Technician Apprentice, working as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside our qualified Orthopaedic Technicians in the fracture clinic, wards and theatres at Birmingham children's Hospital, helping to deliver essential services to children who have injuries and fractures,

Upon successful completion of the British Casting Certificate and the relevant competencies expected of the role you would then commence on a substantive B5 contract as a registered Practitioner,

Main duties of the job

In partnership with external training provider, all apprentices will be required to attend classroom study and will be required to develop a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they have both the educational knowledge and practical skills required to be an Orthopaedic technician whilst working towards completion of an Apprenticeship in Plaster Technician, that incorporates the British Casting Certificate.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.

Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.

Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-5917354-DSCC

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Math's and English Language GCSE A-C/9-4 or level 2 functional skills/key skills in numeracy and literacy
  • Completion of the British Casting Certificate (BCC) within 24 months of commencement of employment

Knowledge and nature of experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
  • Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with children, young people or adults and understand care and compassion

Other requirements of role

Essential

  • UK Resident for 3 years or more (This is an apprenticeship funding requirement that applicants will need to evidence for attending the course)
  • Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust

Analytical skills

Essential

  • Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising registered practitioner
  • Able to carry out instructions with diligence and accuracy, reporting back as required
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Math's and English Language GCSE A-C/9-4 or level 2 functional skills/key skills in numeracy and literacy
  • Completion of the British Casting Certificate (BCC) within 24 months of commencement of employment

Knowledge and nature of experience

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and listening communication skills
  • Able to work well in a team, work reliably and safely under indirect supervision

Desirable

  • Previous experience working with children, young people or adults and understand care and compassion

Other requirements of role

Essential

  • UK Resident for 3 years or more (This is an apprenticeship funding requirement that applicants will need to evidence for attending the course)
  • Demonstrate alignment with the values and beliefs of the Trust

Analytical skills

Essential

  • Be able to escalate problems when required and report back to supervising registered practitioner
  • Able to carry out instructions with diligence and accuracy, reporting back as required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


Employer's website

https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Theatre Lead

Sam Marriott

bwc.samantha.Marriott@nhs.net

01213339999

Details

Date posted

03 January 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

284-24-5917354-DSCC

Job locations

Birmingham Children's Hospital

Steelhouse Lane

Birmingham

B4 6NH


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