Paediatric Orthopaedic Plaster Practitioner

Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital and Charity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated orthopaedic plaster technician (Band 5) to join the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic. You will assess, apply, remove and maintain casts and splints across inpatients, outpatients and theatre settings.

You will work with orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors and the MDT to deliver a high quality, patient-centered service while ensuring stock levels, clean working conditions and adherence to Trust policies

Qualifications

• Experience as a band 5 practitioner in orthopaedics.
• Ability to assess, apply, remove and maintain casts, splints and orthopaedic devices.
• Commitment to patient-centred care and safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality plaster and casting service to inpatients, outpatients and theatre settings.
• Assess, apply, remove and maintain a range of casts and splints.
• Work with Orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors, nurses and MDT to deliver efficient care.
• Coordinate day-to-day running of the Plaster Room within Fracture Clinic.
• Provide evidence-based advice and aftercare instructions to patients and families.
• Maintain stock levels and a clean, safe working environment.
• Document care accurately and keep up with mandatory training.

Skills

Plaster casting

Orthopaedics

Job description

The Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated orthopaedic plaster technician (Band 5) to join the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic. You will assess, apply, remove and maintain casts and splints across inpatients, outpatients and theatre settings.

You will work with orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors and the MDT to deliver a high quality, patient-centered service while ensuring stock levels, clean working conditions and adherence to Trust policies