Orthopaedic technician

Job Title: Orthopaedic Technician Grade: Band 5 Trust: Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust Location: East Prescot Road, Liverpool L14 5AB Hours: Mon ndash; Fri 37.5 hours Pay rate: GBP15.67-GBP25.07 (uplifts for nights/weekends/Bank Hols) End Date: Ongoing Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking organised and motivated candidates to fulfil Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician opportunities within the team at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital under a long-term placement contract. Are you a dynamic and enthusiastic individual with excellent communication skills looking to embark on a new opportunity within the NHS? If so, we would like to hear from you today! Post holder will work as part of a highly skilled and specialised team providing a comprehensive plaster service to children and their families. This will include treating patients with fractures and orthopaedic conditions as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Post holder will be fully conversant with: * Casting for all types of fractures * Positioning and moulding of casts for fractures * Casting for CTEV (Ponseti). Training will be given. * Serial casting for idiopathic toe walking, Perthes Disease and spinal deformities * Casting for children with DDH (hip spicas) * Wedging of cast * Removal of K Wires * Aseptic dressing technique * Have knowledge and be able to instruct in the use of walking aids * Negative casting ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * In depth knowledge of human anatomy and physiology relevant to Orthopaedics. * Liaise with other health care professionals to facilitate the best treatment for patients and carers. * Be able to explain likely outcome of procedures to children and their families * Assess, plan and implement treatments for a wide range of orthopaedic problems without direct supervision * Provide patients with appropriate exercises and advice on post rehabilitation treatment. * Willingness to expand role and skills to meet the needs of children and families attending the plaster room. * Attend theatre, X-ray and wards as necessary. * Aware of professional responsibilities in the management and treatment of patients. The Successful Candidate Will: * Have one of the following BOA/RCN (SON) AOT Diploma in casting techniques/British Casting Certificate. * Have willingness to expand role skills to meet the needs of children and families attending the plaster room. * Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development * Knowledge of human anatomy physiology relevant to orthopaedics * Experience working with children is desirable Who are NHS Professionals? If a hospital cannot supply staff on a ward or area, due to increased demand, sickness, or common staff shortages, they need to call upon Bank staff. NHS Professionals works with Trusts to develop a lsquo;Bank rsquo; of highly skilled workers who want to work flexibly with the NHS. Why NHS Professionals? We value your skills, dedication, and commitment in supporting your local Trust and the NHS. We believe together we continue to deliver world-class healthcare service to our patients. In return for your hard work commitment NHS Professionals (NHSP) can offer you some fantastic benefits: - * Competitive Pay Rates - work this week, get paid next week! * First choice of placements at over 50 NHS Trusts in England * Dedicated consultants * Flexible working options * Free DBS and free training * Build holiday allowance * Stakeholder pension scheme