Orthopaedic Plaster Technician (Band 5) – Casting Expert

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a motivated orthopaedic plaster technician (Band 5) to deliver high quality casting services across inpatient, outpatient and theatre settings.

You will assess, apply, remove and maintain casts and splints, work with the plaster team, support families with aftercare advice and help keep the plaster room organized and compliant with Trust policies.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with Orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors, nurses and the multi disciplinary team to deliver an efficient and patient centred service.
• Work with the Plaster Technician Team to co-ordinate the day to day running of the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic.
• Provide appropriate evidence based advice, and instructions to children, young people and their families regarding the aftercare of their casting.
• To work with the Plaster Technician Team to ensure stock levels are maintained within the department.
• To work with the Plaster Technician Team to maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Trust policies.
• Implement, organise and deliver planned care once agreed by a registered practitioner for designated patients.
• All aspects of care will be reported to the appropriate supervising registered practitioner.
• To work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Orthopaedic & theatre teams providing high quality and safe treatment to Patients and Families attending Fracture Clinic and elective orthopaedic, PMBTs & spinal theatres.
• Undertake tasks and procedures in which competence has been taught, demonstrated and recorded, specific to the environment in which the post holder is employed.Once competent, perform accurate documentation of care given, according to the Trust's PoliciesMaintain mandatory training requirements of the role via moodle & face to face training.

Job description

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust in Birmingham is seeking a motivated orthopaedic plaster technician (Band 5) to deliver high quality casting services across inpatient, outpatient and theatre settings.

You will assess, apply, remove and maintain casts and splints, work with the plaster team, support families with aftercare advice and help keep the plaster room organized and compliant with Trust policies.