Job summary
- Main area
- Bank
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - Bank Hours - Hours 'as and when'
- Job ref
- 001-CVBank-PT-Mar26
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Wales/ Llandough
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £27,898 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Bank Plaster Technician
Band 4
If you are shortlisted for interview for this post you will receive notification via email. Therefore, please ensure that you check your email account regularly as all information/messages regarding this post including interview dates and times will only be sent to your account. If you are not shortlisted for interview you will also be notified.
The following applies to General Recruitment only (excludes Medical and Dental applicants)
If you are successful at interview for this post you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email, this will come from the Recruitment team.
By submitting your application, you are giving your permission to the following:
- Receiving your conditional appointment letter via email, which will contain personal information, e.g. your name, address, job details, salary scale
- Some elements of your Electronic Staff Record transferring to other workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within the Organisation
- Recruitment checking your Professional Registration online, where applicable
Please provide an e-mail address for each referee to avoid delays with the Appointment Process
Job overview
Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)?
Are you looking for variety, working in out-patients, inpatient ward areas and orthopaedic theatres?
There really has never been a more exciting time to join the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department covering University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and Univeristy Hospital Llandough (UHL) within Cardiff and Vale UHB.
What is the role of an Orthopaedic Practitioner at C+V?
You must have a current British Orthopaedic Association casting qualification certificate (BOA Level 5).
Working in out-patients (Trauma Clinic), on the wards and in surgical theatres, making a valuable contribution to the multi-disciplinary team looking after trauma and orthopaedic patients.
As an Assistant Practitioner Nurse, the post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place.
Understanding evidence-based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for the provision of person-centred care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
Report regularly to the registered practitioner, recognising own limitations and seeking advice if unsure.
Main duties of the job
To be competent in the application, adjustment and removal of all types of casts as prescribed by a clinician.
To participate in the assessment, planning and evaluation of care for the patient who is requiring casting or splinting referring to the clinician as required.
Obtains informed consent from patients when carrying out programmes of care.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Assistant Practitioner plays a key role in the delivery of care to patients within the clinic setting and within the course of their duties will:
§ Work independently within established policies and procedures and provide care as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner.
Independently run clinics and the plaster room, under the indirect supervision of a registered practitioner/surgical team and consult with MDT as appropriate
§ Independently manage own time and prioritise delegated clinical workload per shift under indirect supervision of registered practitioner/surgical team.
§ Under the indirect supervision of the registered practitioner independently work on various sites, including lone working whilst being the only qualified BOA certified technician available. Always work within the UHB lone working policy.
§ Recognise and consistently work within boundaries and scope of the role and own sphere of competence, as per assessed competencies.
§ Be responsible and accountable for own practice and for appropriate delegation of care to trainee assistant practitioners, healthcare assistants or students.
§ Work within UHB policies and procedures at all times in particular health and safety and infection prevention and control policies.
§ Take responsibility for own professional and personal development, including mandatory training and updates, providing evidence of achievement of set objectives. Maintain a personal development portfolio which records all learning, development and competency assessment related to the maintenance of British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) certification.
§ To support and pass on knowledge and skills to more junior colleagues. To teach staff plaster skills and mentor staff who are completing the BOA plaster course, following the completion of an accredited assessor qualification.
§ Have a good understanding of relevant clinical standards and audit e.g. Health and Care Standards for Wales, environment, infection control and participate as required in audit activity. Support and contribute continuous quality improvement.
• To work with the multidisciplinary team in providing a safe and supportive working environment.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Sepecification for full details.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 5 British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) GCSE maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent essential skills qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in hospital or health care environment.
- Significant post BOA certification casting experience
- Experience of total contact casting. Experience of serial casting
- Clerical experience such as ordering dressings, equipment, braces and plaster
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of caring for individuals in a variety of clinical areas
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good and effective interpersonal and people skills
- Able to return information and carry out instructions accurately
- Know how to/be able to deal with people in challenging circumstances
- Able to maintain confidentiality
- IT Skills
- Able to manage own time and prioritise workload
- Leadership skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise own workload and work independently under indirect supervision
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of the development of “Supportive Skills” such as those listed on the HCSW Skills Framework
- Agored Cymru accredited Assessor qualification to support assessment and mentoring of staff undertaking the BOA qualification
Special Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Familiar with UHB policies and procedures, especially Health and Safety issues, POVA, Mental Capacity Act & Child Protection
- All Wales Code of Conduct for HCSW, All Wales Delegation guidelines.
- Specialist casting knowledge obtained via BOA certification
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rhian Grapes
- Job title
- Interim Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921826440
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Penlan Road
Penarth
CF64 2XX
- Telephone
- 02920 716200
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