We are looking for a dynamic and motivated plaster room Technician to join our friendly and enthusiastic Trauma and orthopaedic team at the James Paget University Hospital.

The post holder will be required to ensure safe and effective delivery of care to Orthopaedic patients requiring application and removal of casts and appliances. To work in accordance with the principles laid down by the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) and relevant Trust Policies.

Main duties of the job

• The application and removal of all types of casts and splints, including specialist casting of paediatric patients, in the clinic, on the wards, in theatres and Emergency Department as required, maintaining at all times a high standard of patient care in accordance with the BOA.
• Maintain a high standard of patient care applying evidence-based practice
• Demonstrate competency and teach others in the safe and effective use of equipment in the clinical area
• Offer professional advice to all areas requiring assistance in casting techniques, as required and updating knowledge of other Healthcare professionals.
• Work in collaboration with all members of the MDT and both Orthopaedics wards, Theatres and Emergency Department to ensure all patient with casts, orthopaedic appliances, slings, splints and braces are cared safely and appropriately.
• Advising patients and their carers on all aspects of caring for their casts/splints.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries from patients/carers seeking advice regarding casts and splints.
• Maintain accurate records of all care given.

About us

The hospital is situated in Gorleston, 200 metres from the beach and picturesque countryside, on the Norfolk/Suffolk border close to the towns of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft and within commuting distance from several small villages with affordable housing and local amenities. Residents enjoy a good quality of life with easy access to the Norfolk Broads and unspoilt coastline with opportunities for wildlife, walking, cycling and sailing. The historic city of Norwich is only 20 miles with excellent schools, rail links to London and an international airport, for easy access to the Continent and beyond.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

We're a 450-bed district general hospital. Through the national NHS Staff Survey, our staff value our commitment to flexible working, and feel engaged and involved in how services operate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Provide and Promote health education for the patient, their family and carers ensuring all information is relevant, evidence based and up to date.
• Maintain confidentiality of information (written, verbal, and electronic).
• Assisting medical staff with clinical procedures e.g. manipulation of fractures, corrective casting.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
• To participate in the management of stock rotation and replenishment.
• Remain up to date professionally.
• Promptly and effectively communicate relevant changes in patient status to MDT.
• Ensure Trust policies are adhered to.
• Safeguard the health and welfare of patients, visitors and staff in all circumstances including management of situations of violence or aggression.
• To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
• Adhere at all times to the Trusts policies and procedures

Please refer the attached Job description and personal specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• British Casting Certificate (formerly BOA/BOAN diploma in plastering techniques)
• Degree in a healthcare science or relevant clinical equivalent experience

Desirable

• Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills necessary for the role

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Significant post qualification experience of working in a plaster room

Desirable

• Experience of working in a team environment
• Supervisory and teaching experience
• Knowledge of casting materials and thermoplastics

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise own workload and the plaster room service
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and staff of all disciplines both in Clinic and other departments within the Trust
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
• To work on own initiative and manage own time to meet deadlines
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to deal with difficult, sensitive and confidential situations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Be able to work flexibly to cover all aspects of the service

Behavioural Qualities

Essential

• Courteous and Respectful
• Kind and Helpful
• Responsive Communication
• Effective and Professional

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston On Sea

NR31 6LA

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177-ELEC-6635463