Orthopaedic Practitioner

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, skilled and compassionate orthopaedic plaster technician to join our dynamic orthopaedic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 practitioner to provide high quality plaster and casting service to patients across inpatients, outpatient and theatre settings.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, application, removal and maintenance of a ide range of casts, splints and orthopaedic devises, ensuring safe evidence based care and whilst promoting patient comfort and recovery.

You will work closely with Orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors, nurses and the multi disciplinary team to deliver an efficient and patient centred service.

Main duties of the job 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.

About us

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class care for our women, children and families.

Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centered care.

Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.

Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care. Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work.

We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.

Job description

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responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.

When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).

Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential British Orthopaedic Association/RCN (SON) AOT Diploma in Casting Techniques / British Casting Certificate (BCC) or equivalent recognised qualification GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in trauma, paediatrics or orthopaedic practice Desirable Specialist post-certificate casting

qualifications

Paediatric-specific training or

qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE Essential A range of experience and knowledge in the field of casting and orthotics Knowledge of fracture management and casting techniques Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and consent Experience of mentoring, training or supervising junior staff or students ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS Essential Assess patients independently and make sound clinical judgements regarding appropriate casting interventions autonomously Ability to make adjustments based on clinical presentation and patient feedback Recognise and respond appropriately to cast-related complications and deteriorating patient presentations, including early identification of limb- or life-threatening symptoms, with timely escalation Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider team on appropriate materials and techniques Assess the individual needs of paediatric patients, adapting approach and technique accordingly across a wide age range Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider orthopaedic team / MDT on appropriate materials and techniques A sense of awareness and flexibility to respond to urgent clinical demands Ability to prioritise workload across clinics, wards and theatre PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE Essential Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and common orthopaedic and trauma conditions, including paediatric presentations Working knowledge of and adherence to the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners AOP UK and British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Code of Professional Practice Understanding of infection control principles and tissue viability Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, legislation and governance frameworks, including safeguarding, consent and patient confidentiality Up to date awareness of current clinical and professional issues relevant to orthopaedic practice Knowledge of relevant casting materials, appliances, aids and their appropriate clinical application Knowledge of NHS paediatric safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns Desirable Awareness of virtual fracture clinic processes and digital patient management systems PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES Essential Working to manual handling, infection control and health and safety guidelines when performing casting and splinting procedures Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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