Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSEs level A-C/4-9 or level 2 key skills in English and Maths.
• British Orthopaedic Association casting Certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development within trauma and orthopaedic specialists
• Diploma/degree qualification or equivalent experience and training

Desirable

• Relevant safeguarding training and experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of multidisciplinary agency working
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self, patients, and managed staff
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology of the hand, orthopaedic conditions, and commonly seen hand trauma conditions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and tissue viability
• Sound working knowledge of casting materials

Desirable

• Knowledge of improving quality and change implementation

Training and experience

Essential

• Experience in the application of casting and splints
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Experience of working with a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to lead in and assist others in audits, surveys, and research.

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage own workload
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Ability to apply, adjust, and remove orthopaedic devices
• Able to assess the effect of cast application on patients’ physical and mental well-being

Desirable

• Stock control

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).