About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Plaster Technician to join us. As part of the Orthopaedic Clinic team, you will demonstrate high standards of expertise in casting and plastering techniques. To provide optimum quality and professional support within clinical areas, wards, theatres and Accident and Emergency. To participate in a training program regarding plastering, casting and orthotics for the multidisciplinary team within Trauma and Orthopaedics and Accident and Emergency. To ensure the effective development of the plastering/orthotics service within the Trauma and Orthopaedic Directorate We are looking for self-motivated candidates who can work independently and as part of a team. To be computer literate, be able to guide and help colleagues. Monthly audits, Rotas, and working closely with Staff Nurses delivering care. We would like the applicant to be conscientious, efficient and reliable. The successful candidates will need to motivated and hardworking and, flexible.
Main duties of the job
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that a comprehensive plaster service is provided to meet the needs of patients throughout the Trust. Coordinate day to day running of the plaster room service.To assess the patient to determine the most suitable application of plaster or splintage.To apply and remove as required, all types of casts demonstrating a working knowledge of the use of research in developing clinical standards and protocols. To clinically supervise qualified & unqualified plaster room staff.To ensure limbs are correctly positioned before and during casting to maintain the safety and comfort of the patient and the optimum outcome.To perform manipulation of fractures prior and during cast application as requested by orthopaedic medical staff.To document patients' treatments to ensure that accurate records are maintained within the department and the patients' notes. To be responsible for the documentation of plastering/casting/orthotic information,and be aware of the necessity for effective written and verbal communication.
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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Job description Job responsibilities
To liaise with members of the health care team and patients families to discuss care appropriate to individual patients.
To promote patient education to ensure after care is satisfactory and any associated problems are dealt with effectively.To assess patients following the application of a cast to ensure their social needs are met, referring to the clinic nurse or appropriate discipline/agency as required.To promote good practice and innovations in line with relevant research, participating in reviewing and implementing evidence based practice.To promote and have an understanding within the trust in the establishment and monitoring of protocols, procedures and guidelines relevant to the department.To promote and maintain effective communication both within the department and the Trust.To lead the service as an autonomous practitioner providing all aspects of plasters techniques.
To be actively involved in the management of the plaster room services, taking control and managing effectively, supervise all stock ordering and control. Liaise with Reps and trail new products, gathering evidence to discuss with the consultants concerning products To support both senior and junior members of staff demonstrating commitment to the Directorate. To apply dressings to wounds and remove sutures and clips to provide a seamless service and enhance patient care. Have an understanding of complex wounds, demonstrate and have knowledge of tissue Viability, Provide competencies, also K-Wire removal competencies. Help with Virtual Fracture Clinic, giving advice to Patients over the phone, also helping with patients treatments in the plaster room To work in the clinic as required by the Clinic Sister.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specificationfor a full list of all Roles and Responsibilities
Person Specification
Educations, Training and Qualifications Essential
Educated to Stanmore Qualification Experience in Orthopaedic clinics/fracture Clinic, at least 2 years experience. T&O background Wound care knowledge
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Has worked in an acute setting. Good communication skills. Has the ability to work as a team player, and help support team Has Orthopaedic knowledge, worked at least 2 years in T&O
Skills Essential
Application of casts/removal Knowledge of fractures and treatments Has the ability to demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication Can deal with difficult situations or escalate to senior team members Have knowledge of the Outpatients area. Can manoeuvre patients using aids e.g. hoists and wheelchairs. Will be able to help patients, assisting them on stretchers. Able to deal with multiple tasks. Maintain Health & Safety Knowledge of physical & psychological care. Able to prioritise attention to the patients in accordance with defined protocols, work as part of the team Knowledge and basic understanding of Information Governance and information storage.
Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes Essential
Passionate and committed to bring our Dedicated to Excellence values to life, improving the way we work with each other, particularly focusing on empowerment, equality diversity and inclusion of our staff, patients and service users Supportive of equality and values diversity
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.
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name Northampton General Hospital
Address University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)