Plaster Technician - Orthopaedic Practitioner

The Band 5 Orthopaedic Plaster Technician will provide a specialist orthopaedic technical service within Fracture Clinic, supporting the assessment, application, modification and removal of a range of casts, splints and other immobilisation devices. The post holder will work autonomously within their scope of competence, ensuring procedures are undertaken safely, effectively and in accordance with relevant clinical standards and Trust policies. The role will support the efficient delivery of Fracture Clinic activity by providing dedicated plaster expertise, reducing delays to patient treatment and releasing medical and nursing staff to focus on clinical assessment and patient care.

The post holder will contribute to maintaining patient safety through appropriate cast application, skin and neurovascular assessment, patient education and escalation of any concerns. The post will also support clinic capacity, patient flow, waiting-list management and operational performance, while providing specialist advice and support to the wider multidisciplinary team. The role will contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and maintaining plaster competencies within the service.

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.

As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

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This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone. What is a DBS Check? A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings.

The level of check required depends on the role:
Standard DBS:
Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings. Enhanced DBS:
Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that's considered relevant to the role. Enhanced with Barred Lists:
Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children's and/or adults' barred lists. Who Needs a DBS Check Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role. The Costs for a DBS At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy.

This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred. For more information about the cost of the various types of DBS, please visit  DBS Update Service Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued.

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