Trainee Plaster Technician

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be based in the Outpatient Department on the Royal site. They will be expected to rotate in the plaster rooms in the Royal, Broadgreen and Aintree Hospitals to achieve the experience and qualification of a registered BOA plaster technician. They will also be required to work as an Assistant Practitioner / HCA in the clinics when not working in the plaster rooms to maintain their clinical skills and experience and support the service requirements and staffing establishments of the Department.

The post holder will have the responsibility for the delivery of skilled care to patients with regard to the application and removal of casts and wound care knowledge. They will be required to play an integral role in the delivery of safe and high-quality care and will be expected to report any safeguarding related issues, referring patients for Allied Health Professional assessment and treatment or to other agencies as required.

The post holder will contribute to the planning of care for their patients and work in support of qualified nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals within an acute inpatient setting to provide a seamless service to our patients.

Upon achievement of the BOA casting course, the post holder will then be working as a band 5 registered professional. Supervision and teaching junior Doctors will also be part of the role.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver clinical and therapeutic care within the clinical setting within set protocols and within the scope of HCA / Assistant Practitioner / and Plaster Technician remit.
• To provide skilled care in the application, modification, and removal of a wide range of casts, to the Emergency Department, inpatients, and outpatients.
• To give an awareness to junior staff and junior Doctors regarding plastering skills.
• To have a wound care awareness.
• To have a duty to report any safeguarding related issues.
• To raise any concerns to the line manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in assisting professional practice/equivalent
• A casting Qualification (BOA)

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in techniques and application of general casts and braces
• Ability to provide excellent patient care

Knowledge

• Ability to analyze patient progress in response to care given
• Understands the role of audit in assuring standards of care and can undertake audits in practice

Skills

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills: I/E can use PAS systems, email and can access policies on the Trust intranet

Other

• A good team player supportive of colleagues and patients

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.

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 a year, per annum, pro rata