Job overview We are looking to recruit enthusiastic bank qualified plaster technicians to join our bank team to work across site at both the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals outpatients.
You must hold the British Casting Certificate (formerly BOA/BOAN diploma in plastering technique) and have experience working in a plaster room.
Due to the spectrum of specialty clinics, the role is exciting and varied.
You will need to have wide-ranging clinical skills to ensure the smooth running of the department.The bank qualified plaster tech will ensure that patients are safe, cared for and listened to.
We are looking a plaster technician who can communicate with the multi-disciplinary team and is committed to delivering high quality patient care, is approachable and flexible.
You can work autonomously and flexible, visible and responsive approach to your work.
We are happy to support flexible working including compressed hours working over Monday-Friday 8am-6pm, however the role is patient facing.
Main duties of the job Maintain training and practice in the application and removal of a variety of casts and braces using a variety of tools.Apply and remove the above as part of the patient's treatment.Assist in the management of wound care and treatment ensuring that the patient's comfort, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.Give appropriate advice to the patient on the care of their cast or brace, considering the individual's level of understanding and compliance.Deal with face to face and telephone enquiries or complaints and refer to senior member of staff as appropriate.Work with Nursing team and clinicians as appropriate Work in specialised areas such as theatres, ED, ITU and diabetic clinics as required Work as part of multi- disciplinary team including medical staff and nursing staff, clinicians and AHP'sObserve and report any equipment in other than perfect condition, to ensure patient's comfort and safety.
Clean equipment and patient areas and arrange further cleaning as required Generally work unsupervised within well-established procedures and/or practices and has standards and results to be achieved Working for our organisation Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs.
We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury.
Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients – the first of its kind in the country.We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.Following your Corporate Induction you will be expected to attend the Trust's 2-week Induction Programme for RNs, NAs, RMs, ODPs and Paramedics.
The programme is full-time (please email if this is problematic) and will involve travel to both Trust sites.
The programme includes supernumerary shifts in the clinical area, classroom-based sessions and e-learning.Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level.
(Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career.
We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients.
We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities.
We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria British Casting Certificate (formerly BOA/BOAN diploma in plastering technique)Relevant clinical equivalent experience Desirable criteria NHS experience Experience/ Knowledge Essential criteria Good communication skills both written and verbalGood ICT skills Desirable criteria Supervision of learners Skills Essential criteria Understanding and commitment to the need for confidentiality Desirable criteria Knowledge of anatomy and physiologyPrevious experience of patient contactPrevious experience in a healthcare setting