About this role
Job summary
The post holder must hold the British Casting Certificate (BCC) and registered with the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA).
The post holder is required to provide casting/technical services to Adult and Paediatric Out-patient clinics, Accident and Emergency department, Plastics and Hand Management unit, Wards and Operating Theatres.
To be competent and be able to work without direct supervision and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing specialist practical skills and theoretical knowledge across a range of work procedures and practices in accordance with BOA/RCN (SOTN/AOT) casting techniques/standards.
The post holder will have the ability to lead on practice Teaching standards within the Plaster Room/ Fracture clinic
To be competent and able to organise and manage own workload including the Paediatric Outpatients, Adult Outpatients, Plastics department, Inpatient wards and Theatres.
Main duties of the job
To be competent and able to manage and oversee the running of Virtual Fracture Clinics, working alongside Orthopaedic Consultants, and have the ability to recognise an inappropriate referral or treatment and liaise with the patient, Consultants, and Trauma team.
To be competent and able to run, manage Shockwave Therapy Clinics.
To be competent and be able to assist A&E medical staff and Orthopaedic Doctors/Consultants with patients requiring manipulation of various fractures, with or without the use of Entonox gas and/or anaesthetic in departments including ED, Theatres, Trauma Outpatient clinics, to achieve the best outcome so to avoid surgery where possible.
About us
Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder is required to undertake a wide range of tasks in support of clinical professionals, including activities directly related to patient care.
The post holder is required to provide casting/technical services to Adult and Paediatric Out-patient clinics, Accident and Emergency department, Plastics and Hand Management unit, Wards and Operating Theatres.
The post holder will provide specialised splints for the Paediatric Inpatients and Outpatient Department, Hand Management Unit, Medical patients, Diabetic patients, Burns and Plastics patients.
Person Specification
personal qualites Essential
Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives, staff and external contacts, including in challenging situations, demonstrating respect and kindness. Maintain professional image / attitude at all times/ no-judgemental attitude
Desirable
Ability to cope with high pressures and stressful environments within area of speciality
Trust Values Essential
Putting patients first Responsive to patients and staff Open and honest Unfailingly kind Determined to develop
Education and Qualifications Essential
British orthopaedic association (BOA) casting certification Member of British Orthopaedic Association and / or The Association of Orthopaedic practitioners Maintains Professional Portfolio Teaching / mentorship qualification
Desirable
Registered Nurse
Experience Essential
3 years working as a band 5 orthopaedic practitioner Running a virtual fracture clinic (VFC) ESWT (shockwave therapy) trained Experience of excellence in leading all /part of a clinical team in practice
Desirable
Proven management experience
skills Essential
Proven leadership and deputising skills in clinical area Commitment to teaching and learning for self and others
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
369 Fulham Road Chelsea London
London
SW10 9NH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)