Plaster Technicians

The post holder will work as an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopedic They will be based in the Plaster room within the fracture clinic, and will carry out plaster and bracing treatments to help provide a safe, professional and efficient service for a high level of patient care. The successful candidate will be a skilled Plaster Technician either having already completed the Stanmore British Orthopedic Association (BOA) Plaster Technician Course and Examination or be working towards the certificate.
The Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is looking to recruit a Plaster Technician.
You should have excellent knowledge of managing complex fractures and outstanding communications skills.
We are looking for someone who is a team player, friendly, professional and willing to provide additional cover to support the service.
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon.
These include:

• Croydon University Hospital
• Purley Hospital
• The Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre in Thornton Heath
• Community bases at Purley, Sanderstead, New Addington, Broad Green, Woodside
• A minor injuries unit in New Addington

The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 3,500 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity.
Our Vision:
“Excellent integrated care for you and your family, when and where you need it”
Our 5 key ‘Here for you’ promises to the people of Croydon are:

• You feel cared for by helpful and welcoming staff
• You feel in safe hands with highly professional staff
• You feel confident in your treatment from skilled teams of compassionate clinicians
• You feel we value your time with convenient appointments, minimal waiting and care closer to home
• You feel it’s getting better all the time as we continue to improve our services

We are one of 17 Trusts in the country who have been accepted as national pioneers on staff engagement and empowerment, through the adoption of "Listening into Action" as a new way of working. The approach we are taking to “Listening into Action” is new and different.
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