Orthopaedic Practitioner BOA holder

1 month ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Note: Please don't apply again if you previously applied for this post, we have your application and will contact you if needed.

The Post holder is required to hold an up to date BOA casting certificate, and have experience and be competent in applying a wide range of casts, in gypsona, light weight synthetic and soft cast. Able to use Plaster saw for safe cast removal.

Work closely with consultants and team

Be able to apply braces and splints.

You will be required to attend Theatres and the wards to apply and remove casts as needed.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder is required to hold an up to date BOA casting certificate, and have experience and be competent in applying a wide range of casts, in gypsona, light weight synthetic and soft cast. Able to use Plaster saw for safe cast removal. Be able to apply braces and splints.

Key Responsibilities:

Act as a professional role model to junior staff and demonstrate leadership qualities Provide expert clinical knowledge and skills within the department Work with the department manager and nursing team to develop and promote best practice work with in their on limitations and competencies. maintaining plaster room safety ie: saws and equipment maintain casting product levels You will be required to attend Theatres and the wards to apply and remove casts as needed. you will be required to facilitate and chaperone in clinics as required

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a busy forward thinking outpatients department caring for patients aged from 0-100+ with a wide range of orthopaedic conditions and fractures, requiring specialist bracing and casting.

The post-holder/s are responsible for direct clinical care for individual patients and groups of patients within their area of work. After an agreed period of time, The post holder is expected to supervise junior staff and be able to teach qualified and unqualified staff, including pre and post registration students.

The post holder will be required to work in all areas as required to meet the needs of the service. The post holder is required to hold an up to date BOA casting certificate.

Flexible working will be required to meet the needs of the service, evenings and weekends working may be required in the future.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BOA certificate holder Evidence of Continued professional Development

Experience

Essential

Experience in an Outpatient setting or similar setting Experience of outpatient's clinic procedures and multiple conditions.

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Demonstrate an ability to prioritise own workloads

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