*Job Title:* Orthopaedic Technician
*Grade/Band*: 5
*Trust:*Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
*Location: *Stoke Mandeville/Wycombe Hospital
*Ward: *Plaster Room
*Pay Rates: *£17.69 per hour
*Shift Patterns: *15 hours, Wed & Thu, 9am - 5pm
*Why might this job interest you? *
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire as well as some people living across the borders in surrounding counties. They provide care to over half a million patients every year in hospitals, community settings and in people’s own homes. Their vision is to provide outstanding care, create healthy communities and make a BHT a great place to work.
*What you can add:*
*You will routinely work across site when required, supporting the Wycombe and Stoke plaster room*
*You will routinely apply casts throughout the hospital. This will involve the application of plaster of paris & synthetic casting materials also thermo plastic splinting.*
*You will be required fit orthopaedic appliances e.g. wrist splints, knee and elbow braces, spinal bracing, collars and below knee walkers etc.*
*You will maintain an environment that is conductive to the delivery in high standards of care and establishment of good communications between staff, patients, relatives and visitors.*
*What you’ll need: *
* British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate
* In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology and of orthopaedic conditions
* Sound working knowledge of casting materials
* Experience of application of casting and splints
*In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of*
* *Relevant Qualifications*
* *Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.*
*The benefits we can offer you in return: *
· *Putting People in Places to Care* – be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
· *Weekly pay* to give you access to your wages more quickly.
· Blue Light Card – NHS Discount Provider
· *First choice of shifts/placements* at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
· Our team is always happy to help - *access our support line any time.*
· *Working options to suit your lifestyle *– being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
· *Training and development opportunities* via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
· *Explore different wards*, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
· *Being part of the NHSP Community* means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
*Who are NHS Professionals? *
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
*Apply* *Today *
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: Up to £17.69 per hour
Expected hours: 15 per week
Experience:
* application of casting and splints: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certficate (required)
Work Location: In person