Orthopaedic Plaster Technician - NHS Professionals : Job Details

Job Title: Orthopaedic Plaster TechnicianLocation: Royal Oldham Hospital - Main OutpatientsBand: AfC Band 4

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? Join our dedicated the at Royal Oldham Hospital as an Orthopaedic Plaster Technician and play a crucial role in providing specialised musculoskeletal casting and bracing services to patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert casting and bracing services on instruction from clinicians.
• Educate patients and carers on plaster care, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity.
• Stay up to date with advances in casting techniques and implement best practices.
• Maintain and manage plaster room equipment and supplies, ensuring safety and functionality.
• Participate in patient care planning with the multidisciplinary team, and apply appropriate casts following consultations.
• Supervise and mentor staff, providing education on casting techniques and standards.
• Maintain accurate patient records using the Trust's Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.

What are they looking for?

• Essential: Qualified Orthopaedic Technician with a British Casting Certificate or a Nurse Associate with casting certification.
• At least 12 months of experience in a plaster room.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to professional development and willingness to undertake further training.
• Ability to problem-solve and work flexibly in response to service demands.

Who are NHS Professionals?

If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a 'Bank’ of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS.

Why NHS Professionals?

We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients.

In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: -

• Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week!
• First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England
• Dedicated consultants
• Flexible working options
• Free DBS and free training
• Build holiday allowance
• Support when you need it - 24/7 365 days
• Stakeholder pension scheme