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SalaryTHE LEEDS WAY VALUES Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are: Patient-centered Collaborative Fair Accountable Empowered You will be required to work in theatres alongside surgeons to apply moulded, children's spinal jackets (EDF Cast), Hip spicas and specialist children clinic's for ponsetti casting. As well as the following: Provide advice to patients on potential complications of casting, how to contact the department: take remedial action to rectify any complications/problems including referring to clinician if required. Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Mould, apply cast, wedge cast and manipulate displaced fractures depending on patients individual needs for adults or children. Deliver high standards of patient care and experience at all times. Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents & complaints Provide wound care for example managing open wounds, removal of pin and pin site care, removal of sutures Understand the need to maintain & respect patient confidentiality Share knowledge and skills around safe casting techniques with other professional staff as appropriate. Record accurate information in electronic records regarding care and treatment in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines maintenance of stocks levels Facilitate specialised training in LTHT for staff groups such as ED and supervise clinical support workers/trainee orthopaedic technicians that are not on the orthopaedic technician register. Participate in annual mandatory training Participate in annual performance appraisal Ensure continuous personal and professional development Undertake duties in different wards/departments as & when required by service demands Accept direct referrals from clinicians, virtual fracture clinic, AHPs and wards for casting treatment from other disciplines, and refer patients to clinicians as required. Undertake clinical audits and report finding back to MDT Review and utilise x-rays for safe removal of metal work/K-wires. Frequent standing, sitting, walking, kneels and crouches to attend to patient needs Patient care (e.g. applying plaster casts) including moving and handling of plaster caste liquid during application and frequent need to hold limbs during application of caste. May be exposed to patients with infections. Wearing appropriate PPE in line with Trust guidelines. Moving & Handling of patients and equipment on a daily basis including assistance to move and reposition patients from chairs to couches. Using specialist equipment such as plaster saws.
