Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Plaster Room Services at Hywel Dda Health Board. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who holds the British Casting Certificate ( BCC ) to join our team as a qualified Orthopaedic Practitioners at Prince Philip Hospital and Glangwili General Hospital . The Plaster Room Department at these hospitals provides a full range of Orthopaedic and Trauma Services to various departments and is the Trauma Centre for Hywel Dda Health Board.
Main duties of the job
As a member of a busy team the successful candidate will provide expert casting and bracing services to the Fracture and Orthopaedic clinics, A/E and MIU departments, Theatres, Wards, Podiatry, and Paediatric Departments. Good interpersonal skills are essential and the ability to work with a range of people (patients, public and healthcare professionals) to deliver safe and effective health care, to promote health and well being and promote and maintain independence. Extensive previous experience working in the casting environment is essential.
The county of Carmarthenshire is a beautiful part of the country with breath-taking scenery close to the towns of Carmarthen and Llanelli.
The position is a Hywel Dda University Health Board wide position but the base will be Prince Philip Hospital.
It is essential that applicants must be available to participate in on- call requirements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (five of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 06/09/23
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 06/09/23
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in related subject or equivalent level of knowledge. BOA / RCN / SOTN / AOP Diploma / Certificate in Casting Techniques.
- Sound knowledge of Fractures and Orthopaedic conditions and their treatments through numerous short courses and accredited study days.
- Sound knowledge of casting and bracing related techniques and treatments through numerous short courses and accredited study days.
- In depth knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system
- Sound knowledge of wounds and wound care management.
- Recognized teaching qualification and or proven teaching track record.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience working in the casting environment.
- Experience of working in a Cast Room pre qualification PLUS significant experience as a qualified practitioner
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree in related subject or equivalent level of knowledge. BOA / RCN / SOTN / AOP Diploma / Certificate in Casting Techniques.
- Sound knowledge of Fractures and Orthopaedic conditions and their treatments through numerous short courses and accredited study days.
- Sound knowledge of casting and bracing related techniques and treatments through numerous short courses and accredited study days.
- In depth knowledge of the Musculoskeletal system
- Sound knowledge of wounds and wound care management.
- Recognized teaching qualification and or proven teaching track record.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Extensive previous experience working in the casting environment.
- Experience of working in a Cast Room pre qualification PLUS significant experience as a qualified practitioner
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
