UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BRISTOL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Band 5 Main area Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster technician) Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent: Full time / part time hours Hours Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week Job ref 387-S-5828-LH-A Site UHBW Town Bristol Salary Per annum, pro rata for part time roles. Closing 02/12/:59 As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this. Job overview Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)? Would you like to work in an outstanding acute trust? Are you looking for variety, working in out-patients, inpatient ward areas and orthopaedic theatres? There really has never been a more exciting time to join us; University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health NHS Trust have merged together to become one organisation. What is the role of an Orthopaedic Practitioner at UHBW? You must have a current British Orthopaedic Association casting qualification certificate and Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners registered. Working in out-patients, on the wards and in surgical theatres, making a valuable contribution to the multi-disciplinary team looking after orthopaedic patients. You will work across two hospitals at UHBW, the Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI) treating our adult patients and at the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC). The BRHC is a regional centre for paediatrics, providing specialist orthopaedic service for conditions such as Development Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH), Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) as well as being a dedicated paediatric trauma centre for the South West. Main duties of the job To be competent in the application, adjustment and removal of all types of casts as prescribed by a clinician. To participate in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care for the patient who is requiring casting or splinting referring to the clinician as required. Assess different initial conditions and provide advice to clinicians on appropriate course of action and materials to be used. Obtains informed consent from patients when carrying out programmes of care. Working for our organisation University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and maintain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and Person Specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specification Qualifications and Training Qualified Practitioner British Orthopaedic Association Registration with the BOA (E) • Work towards relevant university accredited post basic study programmes (D) Knowledege and exeperience Extensive experience of Trauma and Orthopaedic casting, functional bracing and musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology Broad knowledge and experience of clinical practice within a hospital environment and specialist clinical and technical knowledge in the application and removal of all types of casting and bracing Significant and relevant experience post qualification Experience of working as a part of a multidisciplinary team covering various departments within adult and children services Experience of teaching Supportive Respectful Skills and Abilities Making, adapting and applying specialist braces and to support the provision of Orthotic service To manage wound care in accordance with theoretical and practical elements based on Trust policies and procedures Ability to recognise symptoms relating to threat to life/limb and intervene as necessary In area of specialist practice, assess and make clinical judgements to determine correct intervention and demonstrate competence in clinical skills relevant to clinical area Teaching and supervisory skills Ability to work unsupervised Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and other members of staff Excellent interpersonal skills We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge. The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview. If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please be aware of scams - unless specified above, we will only communicate with you or nhs.net e mails and we will never ask you for any payments. IMPORTANT: Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form. Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job. As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date. When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. 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