Orthopaedic Plaster Technician | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking an Orthopaedic Casting Technician. Responsibilities include providing plaster care instructions, ensuring best practice in casting techniques, and supervising clinic staff. Candidates must have the British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate and experience in a plaster room environment. This full-time role requires flexible working hours to meet service needs.

Benefits

Competitive package

Generous annual leave

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Recent and relevant experience in a plaster room environment.
• Experience providing support to Trauma and Orthopaedic clinics during clinic hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to patients regarding plaster care.
• Ensure casting techniques are based on best practices.
• Support and supervise clinic staff in the Plaster Room.

Skills

Ability to provide patient care

Flexible working hours

Knowledge of casting techniques

Education

British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate

Job description

Overview

The Trauma & Orthopaedic clinics are seeking an established Orthopaedic Casting Technician who holds the British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate and has recent experience in a demanding plaster room environment. The successful candidate will support Trauma and Orthopaedic clinics, the Accident and Emergency department, and trauma in-patients during clinic hours. The post involves working Flexibly across the week between 8:15am and 5:30pm to meet service needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to patients/carers regarding plaster care and encourage patient/carer involvement.
• Ensure casting and bracing techniques across the Trust are underpinned by best practice and evidence-based care, incorporating current advances in casting care.
• Maintain patient safety, comfort, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Contribute to the effective structure of clinics.
• Network effectively with similarly qualified colleagues to ensure best practice.
• Keep apprised of current advances in casting care and facilitate their implementation for patient benefit.
• Support, supervise and provide educational direction to clinic staff working within the Plaster Room environment.
• Knowledge of incident reporting and requirements for root cause analysis.
• Maintain all equipment and consumables required for the Plaster Room to function effectively and safely.
• Assist in controlling stock limits, requisitioning departmental stores and equipment.
• Report faults and/or repairs to the line manager and/or other departments as necessary.
• Ensure all equipment is functional and meets service requirements.
• Undertake risk assessments on the environment and the use of all associated equipment.
• Work as directed in an appropriate clinic environment should there be no requirement for the post holder’s specific skills in the plaster room.

Qualifications and Requirements

• British Orthopaedic Association Plaster Certificate.
• Recent and relevant experience in a plaster room environment.
• Experience providing support to Trauma and Orthopaedic clinics, the Accident and Emergency department, and trauma in-patients during clinic hours.
• Ability to work flexibly across the working week between 8:15am and 5:30pm.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. We are committed to delivering high standards of care and work closely with local authorities and key partners. Our core values are care, appreciate and inspire.

Benefits and Opportunities

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA provides opportunities for challenge and career progression. Benefits include a competitive package, generous annual leave, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities to support work-life balance.

How to Apply / Notes

For more information, read the Candidate Information Pack and the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance is available in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Tuesday 7 Oct 2025.