About this role
Job summary
The Orthopaedic Outpatient Department at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital delivers trauma and elective orthopaedic services, including a busy orthopaedic outpatient department/ fracture clinic and plaster room, working closely with the multidisciplinary team across outpatient, inpatient and emergency care settings.
Ideally, we are looking to recruit a band 5 Orthopaedic Practitioner, however, would consider trainee band 3 applications if we can-not appoint at band 5 level. Please refer to relevant Job Description and Person Specification alongside essential and desirable criteria when applying (i.e. refer to Band 5 JD + PS when applying for band 5; Band 3 JD + PS when applying for trainee post).
Flexible working is required; we are open from 8.00am-18:00 Monday to Friday. Please note: This post is for 30 hours per week.
The primary base is the Royal Hampshire County Hospital Winchester, although you may be required to support the service needs and work across site at one of the other Trust sites (Winchester, Basingstoke, Andover).
Main duties of the job
The main purpose of this post is to provide inpatient and outpatients and those attending the accident and emergency department with a casting service which meets the requirements of the patients injury.
Deliver safe, effective casting in line with Trust policies, national guidance and local protocols and SOPs.
Apply, modify and remove a range of casts, splints and braces appropriate to patient needs and clinical instructions
Undertake basic clinical tasks such as dressing application/removal, suture and clip removal where trained and competent
Ensure correct limb positioning, neurovascular safety checks and patient comfort before, during and after cast application
Provide patients and carers with clear verbal and written advice on cast care, mobility, safety and follow-up
Recognise complications and escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate clinician
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in line with Trust standards
Contribute to smooth patient flow within fracture clinic and outpatient areas
Act as a positive role model and support a culture of learning, professionalism and teamwork
For Band 5 post holders: support trainee plaster technicians and Band 3 staff through supervision, teaching and competency development
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Your Next Career Move Made Easier - Accommodation May Be Offered
We understand relocating can be a big step. Hampshire Hospitals may be able to provide accommodation options for successful candidates, depending on availability. If this something you would like to explore please contact Southern Housing on 02080 360017
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please see job description document attached. Please refer to the relevant job description and person specification when applying as we would consider applications from both band 5 and band 3 trainees.
If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to contact us
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications Essential
British Casting Certificate (BCC) Orthopaedic Practitioner course or equivalent Active on BOA Register GCSE Standard Pass Grades (4 and above or AC (Department for Education: June 2017)) o Level 2 and/or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care/Clinical Care or working towards o NVQ level 2 (or above) in Health or Health and Social Care, or working towards an award
Desirable
Additional specialist casting courses
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Evidence of recent clinical skills and competency with a variety of casting materials equipment Evidence of ability to construct all specialised casts and splints, routine and non-routine making adaptations where necessary for individual patients' needs. Relevant clinical or healthcare experience appropriate to the Band 3 role, with an interest in developing skills within orthopaedic and plaster room services. Experience of working as part of a team, supporting senior staff and colleagues, with an understanding of the importance of communication, professionalism and escalation of concerns.
Desirable
Understanding of different walking aids, slings or splints, and supporting patient education on their safe use, reinforcing verbal and written instructions given by senior staff.ational agenda within the speciality Awareness of basic wound care principles, with experience gained through training or supervised practice, and willingness to develop skills further in line with Trust competencies.
Skills & Ability Essential
Ability to communicate written and verbal information in English, keeping legible and accurate notes To be able to support across the department including elective and trauma clinics where required. This post requires staff to be able to work across sites (Winchester/ Basingstoke/ Andover) Physically capable of undertaking job role, including prolonged standing and managing demands of busy outpatient service. Able to work flexible hours.
Desirable
Customer service experience i.e. dealing with complaints
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital
Winchester
SO22 5DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)