Orthopaedic Technician

Job Title: Orthopaedic Technician - Fracture and Orthopaedic Department

The Division of Surgery – BHRUT NHS is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Qualified Orthopaedic Technician to join our team in the Fracture and Orthopaedic Department at King George Hospital. As a key member of our team, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional care to patients requiring the application of casts and splints.\

Main Responsibilities:
• Provide direct and indirect care to patients in the Fracture/Orthopaedic/Paediatric Clinics, Wards/Theatres, and other areas of the Trust.\
• Work as a Trained Orthopaedic Technician within a team of technicians delivering a service to Trauma and Orthopaedics, A&E, UCC, Wards, Theatres, and other departments across the Trust.\

Requirements:
• British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate\
• Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT GCSE A-C or equivalent\
• Understanding of knowledge and skills required to develop self and team members\

Working for our organisation:
The Division of Surgery – BHRUT NHS provides care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. We operate from two main sites – King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Community Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic.\

Person Specification:
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.\

How to Apply:
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.\

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

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