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Job overview

**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the ‘ECT Family’ this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust.** 

To work as a member of the orthopaedic team demonstrating expertise in casting and plastering techniques.  To provide technical and professional support in other clinical areas within the Trust.  The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high standard of care including undertaking specialist casting and splinting procedures.  The post holder will work unsupervised using their own initiative and make appropriate clinical decisions. The post holder would be expected to test new products and equipment and report findings.  The post holder will be the lead specialist for the trust in casting.

To design, implement and maintain a training competency programme for all staff in the trust including Doctors in the application of casts as required in accordance with BOA/BCC guidelines. 

Hours per week: 22.5

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 provide expert specialist technical support and advice and a casting service for the Trust as and when needed – eg Theatre, Wards. 

 ·   To provide advice on the application of casts for specialist conditions ie total contact casting and its wound care for diabetic patients and hip spicas for paediatric patients. 

  ·   Demonstrate a working knowledge of the use of research in assisting with the development of clinical standards and protocols for casting and splintage.

Working for our organisation

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. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do 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.