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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic Orthopaedic Team as a Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner.
Under the direction of a qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner, give support to patients and carers carrying out delegated clinical and therapeutic tasks as part of a multi-professional nursing team.
The Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner will participate in a training pathway to enable them to undertake formal training and accreditation as a qualified Orthopaedic Practitioner.
The Trainee Orthopaedic Practitioner will provide emotional and physical support to patients and document and record accurately all aspects of nursing/casting tasks undertaken, as delegated by the Orthopaedic Practitioner/Staff Nurse.
Band 3 Full time until qualified, then 1 year salary at Band 4 and then Band 5 after that.
Main duties of the job
Carry out a range of clinical skills under supervision and in accordance with agreed competency frameworks. This will include but not be exhaustive:
- Learn how to apply casts to patients as directed by Orthopaedic Practitioner, working towards the BOA/RCN(SOTN)/AOT Casting Techniques Certificate.
- Learn the correct way to hold limbs whilst a cast is applied.
- Application of casts/back slabs/splints and the use of the plaster saw for removal of cast under supervision by an Orthopaedic Practitioner.
- Develop, implement, and review plaster and wound care plans with individuals.
- Carry out aseptic procedures.
- Undertake simple dressings and obtain wound swabs.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed, and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years, you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Careers webpage for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race, or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Previous work in a caring environment
- NVQ level 2 / 3
- Competency specific skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Relevant proven competency in basic nursing care in the Acute environment
- Assist in clinics with other professionals
- Awareness of safety issues / risk assessments
- Knowledge of Orthopaedics and the plaster room
- Understanding of hospital computer systems
- Knowledge of the bones in the human body
Experience
- To work within the requirements of the department
Other Role Requirements
- Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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