Trainee Plaster Technician, Band 3

at  Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

To take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Trust’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic team. They will be based in the Plaster room within the fracture clinic, GRH and will undertake a minimum time period within this environment.
During the initial induction period, the post holder will undertake a planned schedule where they will learn all aspects of health, safety and hygiene of the Plaster Room environment. They will be supported in answering patient queries and concerns, understand the materials required for different casts, removal of casts and application of Plaster of Paris casting.
They will also learn how to measure and issue walking devices and fitting of “off the shelf” splintage.
Prior to commencement on a fully funded Stanmore or Newport British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Course, the post holder will be supplied with a workbook which will include pre-requisites such as understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous and circulatory systems.
The workbook will be competency based and the post holder will work through the learning outcomes with the support of a mentor, who will be a fully qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner.
The post holder must have the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, relatives and carers either in person, by telephone or in writing. This may involve receiving and divulging sensitive and/or complex information and in some circumstances breaking bad news regarding sight loss and poor prognosis which may influence lifestyle. The ability to overcome and manage barriers to understanding such as language, impaired hearing, challenging behaviours and learning difficulties. The post holder will also need to communicate with colleagues within optometry and other staff groups such as nurses, doctors, orthoptists and administrative staff within the ophthalmology department. This may include communicating information of a clinical and confidential nature and requires close attention to detail.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records.
Liaise as necessary with other departments within the Trust,
associate external organisations and key individuals, including GPs and
Social Services, the Education Department, voluntary organisations and
community optometrists to ensure continuity and high quality patient

care

• Undertake all aspects of the role expectations and requirements prior to the commencement of the BOA Casting Course.
• Contribute significantly to the vision of the service and improving patient experience and outcomes.
• Provide advice and compassionate care with designated area of responsibility.
• To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act and its amendments.
• To work in accordance with the Trust’s policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
• To positively promote at all times equality of opportunity in service delivery and employment in accordance with Trust policies, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation or domestic circumstances.
• To adhere to the Trust Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines, and in particular practice strict hand hygiene at all times while carrying out clinical duties, in line with the responsibilities placed on employees by the Health Act 2006: Code of Practice for the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). The prevention and control of HCAIs must be embedded into everyday clinical practice and applied consistently. All clinical staff hold responsibility for ensuring they have sound knowledge of standard infection control precautions and that no omission on their part or within the sphere of their responsibility is detrimental to the interests or safety of their patients, visitors and colleagues. Clinical staff must keep their infection control knowledge and skills up to date by attending the Trust’s mandatory infection control training, a record of which will be kept and information provided to line managers as required.

All clinical staff hold responsibility for ensuring they have sound knowledge of standard infection control precautions and that no omission on their part or within the sphere of their responsibility is detrimental to the interests or safety of their patients, visitors and colleagues. Clinical staff must keep their infection control knowledge and skills up to date by attending the Trust’s mandatory infection control training, a record of which will be kept and information provided to line managers as required.
The successful candidates will act as an exemplar role model delivering high standards of care through demonstrating care and compassion at all times

Please refer the Job description for details