Paediatric Clinic Casting Practitioner
confidential Posted on 2022-11-18
| Salary | Not mentioned |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham |
| Type | Full-time |
Job Description
Band 4
Job overview
The post hold will be required to meet the care needs of the paediatrics patients attending all Paediatrics’ orthopaedic clinics (including fracture) from a Casting Practitioner prospective.
The paediatric trauma service accepts patients primarily to the major trauma centre and surrounding minor injury units, tertiary referrals of complex trauma from surrounding units and transfers through the trauma network of severely injured children.
The Childrens Hospital run a variety of orthopaedic clinics through the week (including fracture clinic)
This includes – Removal of plasters, wound checks / dressings, and plaster placement.
Meeting the needs of the clinic and Childrens Hospital over 5 days is key to this post, covering the core clinic hours of between 9 am and 6pm, as well as providing support to Paediatric ward areas and assistance for the adult service at times of need.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarise yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Working for our organisation
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) was established in 2006 and we are one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country and provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham.
NUH are, by any measure, a large, complex, person-centred organisation. With over 17,000 employees from a wide range of professional backgrounds, they are one of the region’s largest employers.
NUH has an excellent national and international reputation for the quality of their patient care and for their research, education and innovation. They have strong links to the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University. This allows for the provision of excellent training and education for their students, as well as being a major research organisation.
For information about the Trust, including business plans, annual reports, and services, visit their website.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust have various staff benefits. Some of the benefits of working for NUH include;
Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our 24hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks
Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
Salary sacrifice schemes
Cycle to work and travel passes
NHS discounts
Flexible working
Details of these and other benefits can be found on our intranet pages which you will have access when you commence with Team NUH.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification for key duties and responsibilities.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
- British Orthopaedic Association Casting course, including evidence of recertification every 3 years
- IT and numerically literate. Meets mandatory and essential role requirements
- Be adapt at the removal of a wide variety of plaster casts including hip spica’s in all ages of children
Desirable criteria
- Experience plastering children
- Fracture Clinic experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 months experience working in a plaster room or working in an orthopaedic/Trauma setting
- Experience and knowledge of wound care management to include traumatic and post-operative wounds
Desirable criteria
- Plastering babies with Congenital Talipes Equino Varus using the Ponseti method and serial casting
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- Able to communicate with children of all ages
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate complex information in a busy environment
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge and understanding of common Orthopaedic conditions and injuries
- Entonox trained
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential criteria
- Able to assess each patient and situation individually, seeking further advice and information as necessary
Planning and organisation skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work under own initiative and without direct supervision within responsibilities of the role
- Willing to manage stock levels of required plastering equipment
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of managing stock levels
Physical skills
Essential criteria
- Physically able to perform the full range of duties e.g. removal of plasters using a plaster saw/shears and application of all plasters on children of all ages
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We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are currently under-represented at NUH.
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Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.
Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.
At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Skilled Workers Visa: We welcome applications from individuals who require a skilled worker visa in line with the Home Office regulations. NON-UK/NON SETTLED candidates may not be appointed, if a suitably qualified and skilled UK/SETTLED candidate is successful at interview stage as it is unlikely that the Trust is able to satisfy the Home Office Visa requirements
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Consent:
- Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service – I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts. I also consent to the Occupational Health Department confidentially accessing my occupational health records from my current or previous employer in order to check the status of my vaccinations, immunisations s and screening tests as relevant to the post. I understand this is an automated process and the information will only be used for these purposes prior to me taking up the position at NUH.
- Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post maybe subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£41.90 for enhanced and £21.90 for standard). I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if it is required (by deduction from first month’s pay). Should I decide to withdraw from my job offer, I agree to reimburse Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust the cost of the DBS check undertaken by cheque or other agreed method.
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