Trainee Plaster Technician

Employer Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Middlesex Universtiy Hospital NHS Trust Town London Salary £31,081 – £33,665 per annum inclusive HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 24/07/2025 23:59

band 4

Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We\’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

The fracture clinic forms part of the outpatient’s department and deals with both acute fractures and orthopaedic conditions. Each consultant and their team have a specific morning or afternoon for their fracture clinic. There are daily clinics from Monday to Friday, for trauma patients who have been directly referred from the emergency department and in patient. We have a Matron and department Manager in post who are passionate and committed to the staff and improving patient experience. The department is part of a multi-disciplinary team working under the Trauma and Orthopedic directorate. It is responsible for most of the casting services within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

The post is for a Band 4 Assistant/Trainee Technician. After working within the Plaster Room for a minimum period of 18 months, there will be a view to attending a 5-week Musculo-skeletal Casting and Splinting course at The Royal National Orthopedic Hospital, Stanmore. Following successful completion of this course, examination and written assignment, the candidate will work as a Qualified Orthopedic Technician at Band 5 level.

Trainee Technicians assess, plan, implement and evaluate care episodes under the direct supervision of the Senior Practitioner.

To contribute towards the effective running of the Plaster Room.

To be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs in relation to and developing, implementing, and evaluating plans of care for patients in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines.

To support the plastering service for the orthopedic wards, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics and Emergency Department.

To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

Situated in North London with a multi-cultural community, the area provides a wide range of facilities and is close to the heart of London. Central London is easily accessible, with Liverpool Street and Kings Cross approximately 30 minutes away by public transport.

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work at NMUH and that means looking after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are our most valuable asset and we believe that investing in colleagues is crucial if we want to enable everyone to reach their full potential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participate in the treatment of patients under the direction and supervision of the Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner, raising any issues of concern to the member staff in charge of the shift.

• Keep the working environment clean and tidy.
• Maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation in EPIC under the supervision of a qualified Casting Practitioner, raising issues of concern where appropriate.
• Communicate effectively and liaise with all healthcare staff as appropriate.
• To encourage and maintain good relationships with Medical Staff and other members of the M.D.T, Primary care & Social Services teams to provide a high standard care.
• Pro-actively respond to potential complaints, to prevent formal complaints from occurring. Escalate too senior accordingly.
• To assist medical and nursing staff with clinical procedures. Non-Clinical Duties
• Know where and how to access all policies and procedures and adhere to them
• Participate in maintaining appropriate levels of stock under the guidance of the Senior Orthopaedic Casting Practitioner to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Undertake ‘on the job’ training and complete departmental competencies.
• To undertake a program of training to become a qualified Orthopaedic Technician

Person specification

Education & professional Qualifications

• Evidence of recent clinical skills and competency working in Clinical settings.
• Good General Education, including Math’s and English (GCSE level or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Anatomy

Experience

• Experience of working in hospital setting
• Experience of working Within a team
• Experience of working in trauma and Orthopaedics

Skills and aptitudes

• Able to work on own initiative and under pressure across competing priorities.
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team. Good communication skills – written, oral and electronic in English.
• Able to work independently with established policies/procedures/guidelines

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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• 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.
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Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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