Band 5 Plaster technician - orthopaedic practionerNHS

Job summary

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of care of patients in plaster and will apply andremove a wide range of plaster casts without direct supervision. Working as a core memberof the multi-disciplinary team, care will be given to outpatients and inpatients. To manageeffectively and efficiently the patient caseload within the Plaster Room.To communicate effectively with other departments and disciplines. As a member of theclinic staff, the post holder will assist in the clinic activities when not specifically required inthe plaster room.The post holder is expected to have a flexible approach in ensuring the work of thedepartment is carried out to the required high standards and will contribute to the serviceimprovement and maybe required to work to support other clinical work within theoutpatient clinics.To be expected to practice autonomously within own scope of practice and exercise soundclinical judgement.

Main duties of the job

To manage on a day to day running of the plaster room efficiently.To manage effectively and efficiently the patient caseload within the plaster room, informing waiting patients of the reason for delays.To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identified hazards to the appropriate departments and line manager.To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. Reporting to the appropriate department and line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimising risk.To contribute to the learning needs of staff within the department.

Job description

Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

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