Trainee Plaster Technician

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a a trainee plaster technician to join an established team covering services across three main sites, supporting a comprehensive range of orthopaedic and trauma speciality clinics.

The post holder will be accountable for all aspects of care requiring plaster casts/splints/braces whilst under the supervision of qualified staff.

To undertake and participate in statutory training and in service programme.

To participate in annual personal review being consistent of service needs.

To undertake British Orthopaedic Association Casting Course after a minimum of twelve months experience in the Plaster Room

Please be aware The British Orthopaedic Association Casting Course is held in London +/or Bradford. Qualification can be achieved via two training routes, a day release over a six month period in Bradford or a six week residential course in London. All final exams are held in London.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work closely with qualified Plaster Technicians to carry out prescribed treatments while demonstrating evidence based practice and complying with the British Orthopaedic Association guidelines.

Trainees will also learn in-depth anatomy and physiology to ensure safe and effective practice.

Trainees will be accountable for providing casting and splinting support within clinics as requested, while also giving support and advice to the patient and carers to enable optimum treatment and enable self care.

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

From April 1 2024 we are unable to offer sponsorship for healthcare roles that do not meet the minimum salary, If you are in the UK on a VISA please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.

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