We are looking for an experienced Technician who can join our team . You will be treating Patients that come from ED, Wards &.....
We are looking for an experienced Technician who can join our team . You will be treating Patients that come from ED, Wards & Clinics. Every patient will offer a different challenge for you to show your empathy , ability to complete our Doctors request and make our patients feel at ease while they recieve the best treatment you are capable of.
We will consider applicants that have relevant experience with working with patients, but not have casting experience.
work under Doctors instruction, sometimes supervised, but mainly unsupervised in the Plaster room, Theatres, Accident & Emergency and Wards at Basildon Hospital.
Communicate with internal and external parties, either through Electronic (email) or verbally. This will include G.P’s, Wards, and Consultant’s. Written communication in the form of writing in Patients Medical notes and entries in the Plaster room ledger
1. Application and removal of casts in Plaster of Paris, Fibreglass, Polyester.
This will include;
Slabs
Below elbow, Above elbow, Below knee, Above knee, Cylinder, U- slab, Volar and ulna gutter.
Casts
Colles, Scaphoid, Bennett’s, Above and Below elbow, Above and Below knee, Cylinder, Gaiter, Sugar- tong, Sarmiento, Hip Spica, Paediatric serial casts, Shoulder spica, Bootee / Slipper, Hanging casts. T.L.S.O. Cast braces (hinged casts) for the knee and elbow.
Appliances that have to be fitted: these include wrist braces, knee braces, corsets, collars, humeral braces, ankle resting splints, foot-up splints, Aircast boots & ankle braces, insoles, and heel pads.
To be aware of, implement and comply with the Trust’s Infection control, Manual Handling, and other Procedures, Policies, Protocols.
To treat holistically, with respect and politeness, regardless of Race, Creed, Colour, or Sex, each Patient, Patient’s relative or representative
Communicate with internal and external parties, either through Electronic (email) or verbally. This will include G.P’s, Wards, and Consultant’s. Written communication in the form of writing in Patients Medical notes and entries in the Plaster room ledger
DIRECTORATE
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Plaster Technician
GRADE: A.F.C Band 4
DEPARTMENT: Plaster Room
RESPONSIBLE TO: General Manager, Trauma & Orthopaedics
REPORTS TO: Plaster Services Manager
HOURS: 37.5 To fit within shifts on a 5 day Rota
JOB SUMMARY
Plaster Technicians treat Patients directly, following Doctors instructions. There will be situations where a Technician will have to make their own judgment on the most appropriate method of applying a cast / splint, dependant on the patient’s level of compliance. Technicians work closely with Doctors, who will often wish to discuss the prescribed treatment with the Technician.
The Plaster Room operates an “open door” facility where Patients with cast / splint problems can attend without the need of an appointment. Plaster Technicians have to be able to respond to the issues raised and effectively correct the problem in a professional and sympathetic manner.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Aims
1. To undertake and successfully complete a programme of induction and competency assessment
1. After training and completing the competency assessment, to work under Doctors instruction, sometimes supervised, but mainly unsupervised in the Plaster room, Theatres, Accident & Emergency and Wards at Basildon Hospital.
1. To be aware of, implement and comply with the Trust’s Infection control, Manual Handling, and other Procedures, Policies, Protocols.
1. To treat holistically, with respect and politeness, regardless of Race, Creed, Colour, or Sex, each Patient, Patient’s relative or representative
1. Communicate with internal and external parties, either through Electronic (email) or verbally. This will include G.P’s, Wards, and Consultant’s. Written communication in the form of writing in Patients Medical notes and entries in the Plaster room ledger
1. To record care and treatment in the medical or maintain an accurate record of work in the correct manner.
1. Application and removal of casts in Plaster of Paris, Fibreglass, Polyester.
This will include;
Slabs
Below elbow, Above elbow, Below knee, Above knee, Cylinder, U- slab, Volar and ulna gutter.
Casts
Colles, Scaphoid, Bennett’s, Above and Below elbow, Above and Below knee, Cylinder, Gaiter, Sugar- tong, Sarmiento, Hip Spica, Paediatric serial casts, Shoulder spica, Bootee / Slipper, Hanging casts. T.L.S.O.
Cast braces (hinged casts) for the knee and elbow.
Appliances that have to be fitted: these include wrist braces, knee braces, corsets, collars, humeral braces, ankle resting splints, foot-up splints, Aircast boots & ankle braces, insoles, and heel pads.
8 Appliances may have to be made. This process includes measuring, cutting, trimming and moulding the synthetic casting material.
1. Giving Patients written and verbal instructions and advice regarding their casts and splints
10 Ability to use, after training where necessary, equipment to remove casts (oscillating saw), Hand tools (cutters & spreaders).
1. Removal of Rings.
1. Other duties will include Maintaining Infection Control levels of cleanliness. Tidying of the workplace, to maintain a safe working environment. Changing of laundry. Emptying laundry bags.
This is not an exhaustive list.
1. To be able to adapt to changes in procedure and new technology. To be prepared to be trained on an on-going basis to maintain a high level of competence to provide the service requirements of quality treatment and patient satisfaction.
OBJECTIVES OF THE POST
To work in a small team of Technicians treating Patients from Wards, Fracture clinic, A&E, GP’s, other Outpatient depts. and Patients returning with problems regarding casts / splints.
To work within the Guidance from Consultants, non-consultant grades and other allied health professional, but also have the autonomy to decide on the best application procedure for the individual Patient.
To work under the Guidance of the Services Manager and be able to discuss work related issues, constructively
BUSINESS PLANNING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
To be aware of financial, business constraints and procedures.
To be aware of the need to work in a manner that is responsible for the cost, and the best treatment for Patients.
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
To be aware of the Trust’s Policies and Procedures relating to Human Resource issues.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
The post-holder will have an appraisal to determine their individual Education and Training needs.
RISK MANAGEMENT
To be aware of the Trust’s Policies regarding Risk management.
All Trust employees must attend Mandatory Training to meet this requirement
EQUIPMENT
• Ensure all equipment has been regularly maintained
• Ensure all equipment is used in accordance with the manufacturers instructions
• Ensure any equipment found to be faulty/unsafe should be removed from use and reported to the appropriate authority
COMPETENCY BASED APPRAISAL
The post holder will be appraised on an annual basis and the process will include a review of the past year’s performance, setting of aims and objectives for the coming year and identification of educational needs.
TRAINING
All staff will undertake such training as is necessary to perform the duties in the Job Description. Ongoing Training will be met as the need arises.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy. The aim is to ensure that no individual receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, religion, creed, colour, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Whilst the Trust recognizes specific responsibilities fall upon management, it is also the duty of all employees to accept personal responsibility for the practical application of the Policy.
NO SMOKING POLICY
This is a smokefree Trust. Smoking is not allowed in any of our hospital buildings or grounds at Basildon University Hospital, Orsett Hospital, and St Andrews Centre Billerica. If you would like help to give up smoking you should contact your GP or call the NHS Stop Smoking Help Line on 08001690169 to find details of your local stop smoking service.
QUALITY
The Trust aims towards maintaining the goodwill and confidence of its own staff and of the general public. To assist in achieving this objective it is essential that at all times, employees carry out their duties in a courteous and sympathetic manner.
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998
To ensure compliance with all Trust policies, and those procedures relevant to the area of work.
At all times maintain high levels of confidentiality and information security, complying with the relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.
Where any processing of information takes place (paper records or electronically) ensure that the data is of good quality, accurate and relevant for purpose.
CONFIDENTIALITY
Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected and used throughout the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient, staff or other personal information is a dismissible offence. The unauthorised disclosure of information could also result in a prosecution for an offence, or action for civil damaged, under the Data Protection
Act.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to provide a safe environment for employees and visitors.
INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL
The postholder is required to:
Make themselves aware of their responsibilities for Infection Prevention and Control.
Co-operate with the employer in ensuring that all infection prevention and control policies and procedures are complied with.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Everyone employed by the Trust regardless of the work they do has a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. When children and/or their carers use our services it is essential that all child protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately. You have a responsibility to ensure you are familiar with and follow the child protection procedures and the Trust’s supplementary child protection guidance which is accessed electronically on the Trust's Intranet site. To ensure you are equipped to carry out your duties effectively, you must also attend child protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work you do and in accordance with the Trust's child protection training guidance.
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
Everyone employed by the Trust regardless of the work they do has a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable adults. When patients and/or their carers use our services it is essential that all protection concerns are both recognised and acted on appropriately. You have a responsibility to ensure you are familiar with and follow Trust policies in relation to safeguarding vulnerable adults. To ensure you are equipped to carry out your duties effectively, you must also attend vulnerable adult protection training and updates at the competency level appropriate to the work you do and in accordance with the Trust's vulnerable adult protection training guidance.
This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Dec 2023
