Trainee Orthopaedic Plaster Room Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Working as a trainee plaster technician , learning how to apply and remove casts on a all ages of patients with a variety of orthopaedic and fracture conditions

We are a small increasing busy, friendly team. Working closely with our Consultants and our multidisciplinary team to give the best possible care for our patients.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

To work as part of the nursing team to promote high standards of care.

The post holder will be required too complete training for the BOA casting certificate. The candidate will be able to communicate with patients an relatives in all situations.

Assist in the day to day running of clinics. Assisting and supporting the Registered nurses.

there will be some requirement to work in the busy clinics.

Learn wound care and to document and report any concerns.

Be able to record and perform vital signs and to report to nurse in charge.

Be prepared to undertake extensive learning in order to undertake the Orthopaedic casting course.