Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Orthopaedic Plaster Technician with a BOA Casting Certificate and excellent communication skills to join the Fracture Clinic team.

About the Fracture Clinic

The Fracture Clinic is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment requiring flexible and adaptable skills, a willingness to learn, and motivation to develop your own skills.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and is passionate about providing high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, committed to excellence, and capable of working both autonomously and as part of a team. You will ensure patient privacy, dignity, and psychological well-being are maintained, with a focus on patient-centered care.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Forward-thinking, well-organized, with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change

Job Details

This is a 37.5-hour post based in the Fracture Clinic. Responsibilities include assessing individual patient care needs, developing, implementing, and evaluating care plans in line with policies and professional guidelines, and providing plastering services across various departments including orthopaedic wards, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics, and the Emergency Department.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct holistic assessments and implement management plans independently.
2. Utilize specialist knowledge to provide treatment in the Plaster Room and assist in developing services.
3. Collaborate with the Lead Nurse, Managers, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused services.
4. Participate in teaching and serve as an educational resource within the service.
5. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, serving a population of around 800,000 across five hospitals and community clinics. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people', guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. Our 'We care' initiative empowers frontline staff to lead improvements daily. We seek compassionate individuals to join us on our journey to improve patient care.

Application Notes

Applicants should submit their own written applications. Use of AI in applications may lead to rejection, as the application is a key part of assessment. Support for applications is available for those with declared disabilities.

If you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, please declare this on your application. We can only sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa for roles Band 5 and above.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Alli Smith
Job Title: Fracture Clinic Service Manager
Email: alli.smith@nhs.net
Phone: 01233 616799