Job summary
Plaster Technician
Brentwood Hospital | Other Clinical | Bank | Ad Hoc
Up to £25.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Main duties of the job
As a Plaster Technician, you will:
Provide an expert casting and splinting service
Maintain a high standard of patient care and be able to recognise potential complications and health care issues and report to the relevant person
Recognise legal implications of documentation and complete, accurate legible records
Provide wound care appropriate to the patients' needs and record this in line with department documentation standards
Plan and organise straightforward activities, plans and prioritises own workload
Adhere to Health & Safety regulations, use appropriate personal protective equipment and advice others as appropriate. Take action to assess the management of risk and reduce where possible. Report using Trust incident reporting procedures
Be flexible within the department and have knowledge of the different clinic sessions
Patient Care
Provide an expert technical service
Educate patients and significant others on problems associated with living with a cast/splint
Provide patients and carers with advice relating to orthopaedic conditions and associated health care issues
About us
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
It starts with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plaster Technician
Brentwood Hospital | Other Clinical | Bank | Ad Hoc
Up to £25.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
As a Plaster Technician, you will:
Provide an expert casting and splinting service
Maintain a high standard of patient care and be able to recognise potential complications and health care issues and report to the relevant person
Recognise legal implications of documentation and complete, accurate legible records
Provide wound care appropriate to the patients' needs and record this in line with department documentation standards
Plan and organise straightforward activities, plans and prioritises own workload
Adhere to Health & Safety regulations, use appropriate personal protective equipment and advice others as appropriate. Take action to assess the management of risk and reduce where possible. Report using Trust incident reporting procedures
Be flexible within the department and have knowledge of the different clinic sessions
Patient Care
Provide an expert technical service
Educate patients and significant others on problems associated with living with a cast/splint
Provide patients and carers with advice relating to orthopaedic conditions and associated health care issues
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
It starts with you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Plaster Technician
Brentwood Hospital | Other Clinical | Bank | Ad Hoc
Up to £25.00 per hour, dependent on experience
Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
As a Plaster Technician, you will:
Provide an expert casting and splinting service
Maintain a high standard of patient care and be able to recognise potential complications and health care issues and report to the relevant person
Recognise legal implications of documentation and complete, accurate legible records
Provide wound care appropriate to the patients' needs and record this in line with department documentation standards
Plan and organise straightforward activities, plans and prioritises own workload
Adhere to Health & Safety regulations, use appropriate personal protective equipment and advice others as appropriate. Take action to assess the management of risk and reduce where possible. Report using Trust incident reporting procedures
Be flexible within the department and have knowledge of the different clinic sessions
Patient Care
Provide an expert technical service
Educate patients and significant others on problems associated with living with a cast/splint
Provide patients and carers with advice relating to orthopaedic conditions and associated health care issues
Helping you feel good.
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital
Our modern, well-equipped hospital provides a range of services and treatments from outpatients and minor procedures through to inpatients and major surgical specialties. Hospital facilities include 42 beds, 4 Theatres, an Endoscopy Suite, 16 consulting rooms, MRI, CT, General Imaging, Pathology, Physiotherapy, and an onsite Pharmacy. We are established as one of the leading providers of healthcare in the area and have just completed a major refurbishment of the Endoscopy Unit. With excellent patient satisfaction rates, we are proud of our reputation for clinical excellence and outstanding care. Brentwood hospital specialises in orthopaedics, general surgery, men's and women's health, children's services, and cosmetic surgery.
Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today.
Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
It starts with you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
Experience
Essential
- Helping you feel good.
- We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
- Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care.
Experience
Essential
- Helping you feel good.
- We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.
- Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.
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).