Plaster Technician

Job overview

• To manage on a day to day running of the plaster room efficiently.
• To manage effectively and efficiently the patient caseload within the plaster room, informing waiting patients of the reason for delays.
• To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identified hazards to the appropriate departments and line manager.
• To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
• To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. Reporting to the appropriate department and line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimising risk.
• To contribute to the learning needs of staff within the department.
• To support all activity which the plaster room provide.

Main duties of the job

To assist, on a day-to-day basis, in the efficient running of the Plaster room.

To take charge of the plaster room service, in the absence of the senior plaster technician with support from the OPD Matron and clinicians

Work within the multidisciplinary team

• To manage patient flow through the clinic area, working closely with the outpatient nursing team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To assist, on a day-to-day basis, in the efficient running of the Plaster room

To take charge of the plaster room service, in the absence of the senior plaster technician with support from the OPD Matron and clinicians

To manage patient flow through the clinic area, working closely with the outpatient nursing team

Work within the multidisciplinary team

To take part in projects focused on improving the patient experience in musculoskeletal clinics

Ensure equipment, stock levels and disposables are maintained with regard to cost effectiveness.

Participate, as directed by the senior plaster technician, in the programme of care and maintenance of all equipment used in the plaster room and keep accurate records of all servicing and maintenance.

Participate in the structured training packages for new staff in all relevant plastering techniques.

To work with clinicians and colleagues to ensure all costs incurred by the hospital for provision of plaster room services are captured on the relevant forms.

To ensure a bleep is carried by plaster room staff at all times while on duty; ensuring a plaster room service is available at all times during normal working hours.

Report all clinical issues and staff concerns to the Matron.

Participate in the recruitment and selection of plaster room staff.

Act as an effective role model; demonstrating professionalism at all times.

In the absence of the senior plaster technician, report all absences, such as sick leave, to the Matron.

To work within the Trust uniform Policy

Identify problems and actively work towards resolving them, with support from the senior plaster technician, where necessary.