Job Description

The Main Outpatient Department at Oldham Hospital holds clinics for many different specialities within several different locations and we are currently looking to recruit an established Nursing Associate who is willing to undertake the British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate to join the existing team.The content of the course includes underpinning knowledge of anatomy and physiology, trauma, and Orthopaedics, as well as cast application techniques. The BCC will be awarded to students who satisfactorily complete the course. The assessments compromise a theoretical component (3000 words) and an Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.On completion of course the Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate their skills and knowledge in a range of casting techniques including Fixed Rigidity Casts and have a wide range of casting skills with Plaster of Paris and Synthetic materials.Main duties of the job

• To provide the highest possible standard of patient care in the application and removal of casts or braces.
• To apply appropriate casts following consultation or written instruction with/from members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patient's care.
• To follow Trust policies and procedures in the application of all casts and braces, and to assist in the development and implementation of such, where required.
• To undertake clinical duties for which competence has been assessed and achieved: such as wound care & removal of sutures/clips.
• To maintain accurate and contemporaneous record keeping, and to uphold the confidentiality of all patient information.
• To provide advice to staff regarding the management of care for patients in casts.
• To provide instruction to patients/carers regarding plaster care and encourage patient/carer involvement.
• To contribute to the effective structure of clinics.
• To maintain a professional attitude in approach and appearance.
• To safely undertake procedures to meet the patient's nursing needs to include; undertaking routine procedures including venepuncture, measuring and interpreting blood glucose levels, recording and interpreting vital signs, pressure area care, wound care, skin integrity.
• To help to bridge the gap between Health Care Assistants and Registered Nurses by working independently under the leadership of Registered Nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care and within all aspects of the nursing proces

About usThe Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 4Salaryxc2xa326,530 to xc2xa329,114 a year pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number236-OCO-CS107-25-AJob locationsThe Royal Oldham HospitalRochdale RoadOldhamOL1 2JHJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Foundation Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training

Desirable

• BOA - British casting certificate

Professional RegistrationEssential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register

Knowledge, Training & ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

• Previous experience working in trauma and orthopaedics
• Previous experience working in a plaster room environment
• Knowledge of incident reporting and requirements for root cause analysis

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to
• Wound care skills
• Pressure area care

Desirable

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the speciality
• IT - knowledge and use of databases and Microsoft office packages
• Evidence of application of casting and splints

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Foundation Degree
• GCSEs Grade C or above in Maths and English Language / New GCSE Grade 4-9 in Maths and English Language OR Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake relevant further study or training

Desirable

• BOA - British casting certificate

Professional RegistrationEssential

• Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register

Knowledge, Training & ExperienceEssential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans

Desirable

• Previous experience working in trauma and orthopaedics
• Previous experience working in a plaster room environment
• Knowledge of incident reporting and requirements for root cause analysis

Skills & AbilitiesEssential

• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Have effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• Maintain high standards of quality in corporate and clinical record keeping ensuring information is always recorded accurately, appropriately and kept up to
• Wound care skills
• Pressure area care

Desirable

• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the speciality
• IT - knowledge and use of databases and Microsoft office packages
• Evidence of application of casting and splints

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