Job summary
The fracture clinic forms part of the outpatient's department and deals with both acute fractures and orthopaedic conditions. Each consultant and their team have a specific morning or afternoon for their fracture clinic. There are daily clinics from Monday to Friday, for trauma patients who have been directly referred from the emergency department and in patient. We have a Matron and department Manager in post who are passionate and committed to the staff and improving patient experience. The department is part of a multi-disciplinary team working under the Trauma and Orthopedic directorate. It is responsible for most of the casting services within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a Band 4 Assistant/Trainee Technician. After working within the Plaster Room for a minimum period of 18 months, there will be a view to attending a 5-week Musculo-skeletal Casting and Splinting course at The Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore. Following successful completion of this course, examination and written assignment, the candidate will work as a Qualified Orthopedic Technician at Band 5 level.
Trainee Technicians assess, plan, implement and evaluate care episodes under the direct supervision of the Senior Practitioner.
To contribute towards the effective running of the Plaster Room.
To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs in relation to and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care for patients in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines.
To support the plastering service for the orthopedic wards, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics and Emergency Department.
To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of Londons busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the treatment of patients under the direction and supervision of the Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner, raising any issues of concern to the member staff in charge of the shift.
- Keep the working environment clean and tidy.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation in EPIC under the supervision of a qualified Casting Practitioner, raising issues of concern where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all healthcare staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationships with Medical Staff and other members of the M.D.T, Primary care & Social Services teams to provide a high standard care.
- Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring. Escalate too senior accordingly.
- To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures. Non-Clinical Duties
- Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them
- Participate in maintaining appropriate levels of stock under the guidance of the Senior Orthopaedic Casting Practitioner to ensure the smooth running of the department.
- Undertake on the job training and complete departmental competencies.
- To undertake a program of training to become a qualified Orthopaedic Technician
Job description
Job responsibilities
Participate in the treatment of patients under the direction and supervision of the Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner, raising any issues of concern to the member staff in charge of the shift.
- Keep the working environment clean and tidy.
- Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation in EPIC under the supervision of a qualified Casting Practitioner, raising issues of concern where appropriate.
- Communicate effectively and liaise with all healthcare staff as appropriate.
- To encourage and maintain good relationships with Medical Staff and other members of the M.D.T, Primary care & Social Services teams to provide a high standard care.
- Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring. Escalate too senior accordingly.
- To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures. Non-Clinical Duties
- Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them
- Participate in maintaining appropriate levels of stock under the guidance of the Senior Orthopaedic Casting Practitioner to ensure the smooth running of the department.
- Undertake on the job training and complete departmental competencies.
- To undertake a program of training to become a qualified Orthopaedic Technician
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent clinical skills and competency working in Clinical settings.
- Good General Education, including Math's and English (GCSE level or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Anatomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital setting
- Experience of working Within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in trauma and Orthopaedics
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure across competing priorities.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills - written, oral and electronic in English.
- Able to work independently with established policies/procedures/guidelines
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of recent clinical skills and competency working in Clinical settings.
- Good General Education, including Math's and English (GCSE level or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Anatomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in hospital setting
- Experience of working Within a team
Desirable
- Experience of working in trauma and Orthopaedics
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative and under pressure across competing priorities.
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills - written, oral and electronic in English.
- Able to work independently with established policies/procedures/guidelines
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).
