Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for
qualified Plaster Technicians to join the Trust Bank Team. We are well
establish team working across three sites, supporting a comprehensive range of
orthopaedic and trauma speciality clinics. Shifts range from 08.00-18.00 weekdays and
08.30-12.30 weekends.
The applicant must have a BOA
certificate with at least one years experience working in post.
The post holder must be trained in all aspects
of casts, splint and braces and will be accountable for all aspects of care
provided.
Main duties of the job
Qualified Plaster Technicians will
carry out and supervise prescribed treatments, while demonstrating evidence
based practice, and complying with the British Orthopaedic Association
guidelines.
Provide casting and splinting
support within clinics while also giving support and advice to patients and
carers to enable optium treatment and promote 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
From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary £23,200, 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
As a Plaster Technician you will be
in charge of running the plaster room, under the direct supervision of the
management team. it is therefore
important to be able to manage your own worklaod, while ensuring effective and
efficient utilisation of resources and the organsing of staff appropriatly. The
role will require you to work as autonomous practitioner and in compliance with
local policies and procedures.
Your workload will be allocated
from clinic, the Emergency Department and theatre, the extent of which will
differ daily.
Advanced communication skills is
an integeral part of this role and you must be able to receive and interpret
complex information to ensure the correct and highest standard of care and
treatment is provided.
A high standard of ocumentation is
paramount within this role, therefore interpreting and recording information
accurately to and from patient's notes is of the upmost importance.
This role involves working across
three sites to cover the needs and demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Plaster Technician you will be
in charge of running the plaster room, under the direct supervision of the
management team. it is therefore
important to be able to manage your own worklaod, while ensuring effective and
efficient utilisation of resources and the organsing of staff appropriatly. The
role will require you to work as autonomous practitioner and in compliance with
local policies and procedures.
Your workload will be allocated
from clinic, the Emergency Department and theatre, the extent of which will
differ daily.
Advanced communication skills is
an integeral part of this role and you must be able to receive and interpret
complex information to ensure the correct and highest standard of care and
treatment is provided.
A high standard of ocumentation is
paramount within this role, therefore interpreting and recording information
accurately to and from patient's notes is of the upmost importance.
This role involves working across
three sites to cover the needs and demands of the service.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and familiar with IT systems
Desirable
- Familiar with Trust IT system
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within the Plaster Room
Desirable
- Familiar with Fracture Clinics
Special Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- Familiar with Fracture Clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on BOA Casting Course
Desirable
- Evidence of Professional Development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration on BOA Casting Course
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills and familiar with IT systems
Desirable
- Familiar with Trust IT system
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within the Plaster Room
Desirable
- Familiar with Fracture Clinics
Special Requirements
Essential
Desirable
- Familiar with Fracture Clinics
Qualifications
Essential
- Registration on BOA Casting Course
Desirable
- Evidence of Professional Development
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Registration on BOA Casting Course
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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)
