Orthopaedic Plaster Technician

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The closing date is 29 January 2026

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is dynamic and forward thinking in our approach to delivering patient care. This is an exciting time for us as we look to improve a number of pathways to enhance patient care and overall experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an orthopaedic plaster technician to join our Plaster Room team, who work within our busy and vibrant Orthopaedic department. Our Plaster Services Team are responsible for the casting, removing k-wires, dressing wounds, splinting and bracing needs of all our patients at STSFT, whilst also working closely with patients to inform and educate them along their road to recovery.

Full training will be provided if required in any of these areas.

The Orthopaedic Plaster Technician will actively work alongside other practitioners in the Orthopaedic team to provide a high quality, efficient and effective orthopaedic and trauma care to patients in the Plaster Room, Theatres, and the Emergency Department.

The Orthopaedic Plaster Technicians play a vital role in the applying of specialised casting, including the application of hip spicas, serial and ponsetti casting and application of TCCs.

The Orthopaedic Plaster Technician see a wide variety of patients, which include outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and theatres, treating both adult and paediatric patients and podiatry patients.

We are currently looking to recruit an Orthopaedic technician band 5 who holds a British Orthopaedic casting certificate or the equivalent.

The Orthopaedic Plaster Technician position is advertised as full time; however, part time hours will also be considered.

The Orthopaedic Plaster technician candidate will also be expected to provide cross site cover, on occasions we also provide bank holiday cover. The successful candidate will be expected to part take in the covering of this service on a fair rota basis.

As a member of a busy Plaster service within the Orthopaedic Directorate the postholder will be expected to follow directions/instructions from the Orthopaedic technicians and participate in individual patient treatments.

To take in the provision of an Orthopaedic and Technical service of the highest possible standard, to the Trauma and Orthopaedic department, and other departments of the Trust.

Please add your telephone number to your application form so we can contact you quickly if required.

One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our work forces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

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PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

To be accountable for all aspects of care of patients requiring plaster casts/splints/braces and support registered professional staff and colleagues in providing high quality care and assistance to patients and their carers during their attendance/admission to the department and to other areas with in the organisation as appropriate i.e. theatres, so that patients receive safe care in an environment appropriate to their needs and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

• Towork as an autonomous practitioner within the service, compliant with local guidelines and prescribed care by Consultant.
• Required to direct/instruct/supervise Trainee Orthopaedic Technicians and other clinical staff as appropriate i.e. medical and nursing staff, demonstrating high standards of casting application.
• To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs to ensure the patients experience is positive.
• To plan the workload of the department to ensure…