Orthopaedic Practitioner / Plaster Technician

University Hospitals Sussex; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Plaster Technician to join the Orthopaedic team in Brighton. This full-time role involves working across multiple sites to provide high-quality plaster services. The ideal candidate will hold the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate and have relevant experience. Opportunities for ongoing training and development will be provided, along with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Access to ongoing training

Flexible working environment

Wellbeing support network

Qualifications

• 18 months experience working with UK Healthcare as a plaster technician.
• Evidence of development to improve understanding of equality issues.
• Evidence of championing diversity in previous roles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical duties relevant to the orthopaedic practitioner role.
• Support team and achieve goals in a collaborative environment.
• Run practitioner-led clinics autonomously and provide outstanding patient care.

Skills

Proficient application of casting materials

Experience in Total Contact Casting

Autonomous clinical duties

Championing diversity

Communication skills

Education

British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate

Glasgow Caledonian University Diploma

Job description

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Band 5

Main area Plaster Technician Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Cross site (RSCH/PRH/RACH)) Job ref 279-7750238-FEB26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton, Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic team, primarily based in our outpatients department.

As an Orthopaedic Practitioner, you will have direct responsibility for the proficient application and removal of a variety of casting materials, the role is across three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and compassionate service.

These include our new Fracture Clinic in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton which opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff.

We also work from the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital in Brighton and the Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.

We primarily work within the hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - this role is intended as full time but part time may be considered.

This role will base you primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospital which is the Major Trauma Centre for the Sussex Trauma Network, but you will be expected to work cross site.

Main duties of the job

You will primarily work within the plaster room supporting the running of clinics that require plaster room input, you will also need to ensure Orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.

Our Orthopaedic Practitioner team are required to complete their competency based training for certain tasks which you would be supported with as you progress.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world’s first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:

• Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.
• Best work/life balance so we’ll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.
• We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.
• The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own clinics.
• Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the Plaster room led clinics.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

• Undertake clinical duties relevant to an orthopaedic practitioner role.
• Support your team and yourself to achieve.
• Work autonomously running practitioner led clinics.
• Provide outstanding care to our patients.
• Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person specification

Qualifications

• British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. Includes Glasgow Caledonian University Diploma or BOANC (British Orthopaedic Association of Nursing Certificate) diploma (to include casting experience)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
• 18 months experience working with UK Healthcare as a plaster technician
• Experience of Total Contact Casting

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Important information for applicants:

In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Closing Adverts Early:

In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Flexible Working:

If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks:

As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa:

Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.

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Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.

Name Christopher Tipple Job title Fracture Clinic Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07503580116 Additional information

Christopher Tipple

Orthopaedic and Rheumatology Outpatients Manager

Preferred pronouns: He/Him

Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital

UniversityHospitalsSussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Tel: [phone] Ext: 64945

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Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 08:30 - 17:30 Friday 08:30 - 12:00