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.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Deborah Norman Job title: Clinical Leader Fracture Clinic Email address: Deborah.Norman2@nhs.net Telephone number: 01604544796