Bank Plaster Technician

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust; Woodside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking qualified Plaster Technicians to join their Trust Bank Team. This role involves providing treatments, casting and splinting support, while ensuring compliance with evidence-based practices. Candidates must hold a BOA certificate and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible shift schedule across multiple clinics in the region.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working in post as a Plaster Technician.
• Trained in all aspects of casts, splints, and braces.
• Ability to produce all essential certificates for employment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out and supervise prescribed treatments.
• Provide casting and splinting support within clinics.
• Accountable for all aspects of care provided.

Skills

Evidence based practice

Patient support

Accountability in care

Education

BOA certificate

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for qualified Plaster Technicians to join the Trust Bank Team. We are well establish team working across three sites, supporting a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and trauma speciality clinics. Shifts range from 08.00-18.00 weekdays and 08.30-12.30 weekends.

Responsibilities

• Qualified Plaster Technicians will carry out and supervise prescribed treatments, while demonstrating evidence based practice, and complying with the British Orthopaedic Association guidelines.
• Provide casting and splinting support within clinics while also giving support and advice to patients and carers to enable optium treatment and promote self care.
• The applicant must be trained in all aspects of casts, splint and braces and will be accountable for all aspects of care provided.

Qualifications / Requirements

• The applicant must have a BOA certificate with at least one years experience working in post.
• The post holder must be trained in all aspects of casts, splint and braces and will be accountable for all aspects of care provided.
• If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
• You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
• From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do meet the minimum salary £23,200, to apply you must have Right to Work in the United Kingdom. If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post

Organisation / Location

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

Equal Opportunities

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.