Orthopaedic Plaster Technician

Haringey GP Federation; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust in the United Kingdom is seeking an Orthopaedic Plaster Technician to join their vibrant Orthopaedic department. This role involves providing high-quality care and assisting patients with plaster casts, dressing wounds, and splinting needs. The ideal candidate will have a BOA Certificate in casting and substantial experience in an orthopaedic plaster room. The position is full-time but part-time hours will be considered, with a requirement for cross-site cover on occasions.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career progression opportunities

Access to high-quality education and training

Qualifications

• Competent in a wide range of casting materials and braces.
• Substantial experience working in an orthopaedic plaster room.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and assistance to patients requiring plaster casts.
• Direct and supervise Trainee Orthopaedic Technicians.
• Plan and organize workload of the department.

Skills

Clinical knowledge of orthopaedics

Ability to communicate effectively

Manual dexterity

Ability to prioritize tasks

Empathy and reassurance

Education

BOA Certificate in casting (BCC)

Registration with HCPC

Tools

Casting materials

Job description

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Orthopaedic Plaster Technician

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 sees a wide variety of patients, which include outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and theatres, treating both adult and paediatric patients and podiatry patients.

Main duties of the job

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 partake 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 partake 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.

About us

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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 peoples 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 workforces 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.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Job responsibilities

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 within 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.

• To work 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 effective and efficient utilisation of resources on a daily basis, organising staff cover arrangements where necessary.
• To be flexible to the needs of the service and patients at all times, ensuring a streamlined, efficient service.
• To comply with and promote the Trust’s vision, values and behavioural compact.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BOA Certificate in casting (BCC).
• Registration with HCPC.

Physical Skills

• Manual dexterity to support plaster techniques.
• Committed to behaving in an appropriate manner to present a caring image to patients.

Skills and Knowledge

• Clinical knowledge of orthopaedics and sub specialties.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to communicate information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
• Ability to communicate with seniors internal and external to the organisation in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to communicate information accurately both verbally and in writing.
• Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Able to understand instructions and carry out duties in accordance with them.
• Committed to pursuing patient concerns.
• Flexible and adaptable to change duties in accordance with patient needs, and react to instructions from more senior members of the team.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Experience

• Substantial experience of working in an orthopaedic plaster room in an acute setting post BCC certificate.
• Competent in wide range of casting materials and braces.
• Experience of working autonomously.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust