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Join to apply for the Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician) role at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician) role at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Band 5 Orthopaedic Plaster Technician with BOA Casting Certificate and with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Fracture Clinic team.Fracture Clinic is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patient's privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, and at all times, the care given is patient centred.You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and with a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.This is a 37.5 hour post working in Fracture Clinic. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines and providing a plastering service for the orthopaedic ward, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics and Emergency department.Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients.Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide treatment to patients attending the Plaster Room and to assist the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner on the development of new and current services.To work closely with the Lead Nurse, Managers and the Multidisciplinary Team to provide high quality and cost effective patient focused services.Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching and act as a resource for education and development within the serviceTo work flexibly to meet the needs of the serviceWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alli Smith Job title: Fracture Clinic Service Manager Email address: alli.smith@ Telephone number: 01233 616799Seniority levelSeniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust by 2xGet notified about new Practitioner jobs in Ashford, England, United Kingdom.Kent, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoMedway, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoPATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-RIVERVIEW-ONCOLOGY-FULL TIME-DAYS-BENEFITSChatham, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoHastings, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoAdolescent Social Worker - Integrated Adolescent ServiceKent, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoAshford, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoEast Malling, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoKent, England, United Kingdom 11 months ago(Contract) Psychotherapist / PsychologistCanterbury, England, United Kingdom 4 weeks agoEastchurch, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoSheerness, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoKent, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks agoSocial Worker - Short Term Pathways - East KentEast Langdon, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoPATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-RIVERVIEW-OBSERVATION-FULL TIME-NIGHTS-BENEFITSKent, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoHastings, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoKent, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoKent, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoLeeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoKent, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoSenior Nurse Oxleas NHS Foundation TrustSheerness, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoPATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-RIVERVIEW-OBSERVATION-FULL TIME-NIGHTS-BENEFITSKent, England, United Kingdom 1 month agoLeeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoKingsnorth, England, United Kingdom 2 days agoFaversham, England, United Kingdom 2 months agoSittingbourne, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks agoNew Romney, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoEastchurch, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoGillingham, England, United Kingdom 3 days agoLeeds, England, United Kingdom 4 days agoPATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN-RIVERVIEW-FLOAT-PART TIME-NIGHTS-BENEFITSKent, England, United Kingdom 20 hours agoEastchurch, England, United Kingdom 1 week agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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