Plaster/Orthopaedic Technician

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Manchester is seeking a Band 4 Plaster Technician. The role involves providing expert technical services for orthopedic treatments while ensuring safe care environments. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, a casting certificate, and experience in healthcare settings. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to prioritize workloads, and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join a supportive, collaborative team dedicated to clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• GCSE's in English and Maths required.
• Experience in casting and splint applications is essential.
• Knowledge of infection control principles needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert support and guidance within the plaster room.
• Ensure safety and quality standards in the service.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Ability to apply and adjust orthopaedic devices

Education

GCSE's level A-C/4-9 or level 2 key skills in English and Maths

British Orthopaedic Association casting Certificate

Diploma/degree qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Plaster/Orthopaedic Technician

The closing date is 22 December 2025

The Fracture Clinic at Manchester Royal Infirmary, part of Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust are currently looking to recruit a Band 4 Plaster Technician to our team. Join our team where you'll have the opportunity to care for patients requiring a number of orthopedic treatments.

We are looking for a Plaster Technician who is compassionate and caring with an ability to focus on the delivery of high caliber patient centered care. To join us, you should have the ability to motivate, inspire and support each other while providing fantastic care to our patients, who are at the heart of all we do. A calm, diplomatic and caring approach and a commitment to provide high quality, safe and effective care is essential.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support on the provision of the orthopaedic technical service for Manchester Royal Infirmary with cross site working at Trafford General Hospital. This would include the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for patients requiring a variety of casting materials and splint application. The post holder will possess a wide range of skills and knowledge associated with this area of practice autonomously as well as providing leadership within the plaster room. The post holder will provide expert support and guidance to other relevant professionals, departments and services. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the plaster room is a safe and welcoming environment for both adults and young people while maintaining adequate health and safety requirements associated with practice. The post holder is expected to have a flexible approach.

About us

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement. Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working—empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives. At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions. Your journey at MFT is more than a job—it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application. Diversity Matters. MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE's level A-C/4-9 or level 2 key skills in English and Maths.
• British Orthopaedic Association casting Certificate
• Evidence of continuing professional development within trauma and orthopaedic specialist
• Diploma/degree qualification or equivalent experience and training
• Relevant safeguarding training and experience

Knowledge

• Evidence of multidisciplinary agency working
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how to apply it to self, patients and managed staff
• In depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology of hand and orthopaedic conditions and commonly seen hand truma conditions.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and tissue viability
• Sound working knowledge of casting materials
• Knowledge of improving quality and change implementation

Training and experience

• Experience of application of casting and splints
• Able to prioritise own workload and that of others
• Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role
• Experience of working with multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of being able to lead in and assist others in audits, surveys and research.

Skills and abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage own workload
• Proven ability to problem solve
• Awareness of clinical governance
• Ability to apply, adjust and remove orthopaedic devices
• Able to access the affect of cast application on patients physical and mental well‑being
• Stock control

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.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum (pro rata)