Orthopaedic Casting Technician — Flexible Hours & Impact

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Bury is seeking an Orthopaedic Plaster Technician to support trauma and orthopaedic clinics. The ideal candidate will hold the British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate and have experience in a demanding plaster room environment. Responsibilities include instructing patients, ensuring best practices in casting, and maintaining equipment. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Experience within a plaster room environment.
• Demonstrate skills and knowledge in a range of casting techniques.
• Venepuncture training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to patients/carers regarding plaster care.
• Ensure safety, comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients.
• Maintain all equipment required for the Plaster Room.

Skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work in demanding situations and to deadlines

Wound care skills

Education

British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate

Additional related study or willingness to undertake further study

Tools

Incident reporting knowledge

Job description

A prominent NHS Trust in Bury is seeking an Orthopaedic Plaster Technician to support trauma and orthopaedic clinics. The ideal candidate will hold the British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate and have experience in a demanding plaster room environment. Responsibilities include instructing patients, ensuring best practices in casting, and maintaining equipment. This role offers flexible hours and a supportive work environment.