Plaster Room Technician | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Colchester is seeking a Plaster Room Technician to work in the Outpatients Fracture Clinic. The role involves daily management of the Plaster Room, self-directed learning, and supporting efficient clinic operations. Applicants should be passionate about patient care and willing to undergo training to become qualified as an Orthopaedic Technician. A range of development opportunities are offered, including NHS benefits and flexible working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

NHS discounts

Staff Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• You will undertake in-house supervised practice following attendance at RNOH Stanmore to successfully complete the registered casting course.
• A Band 3-4 Development Role may be considered for the right applicant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with efficient daily management of activity within the Plaster Room of the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic.
• Undertake self-directed learning.
• Actively take direction within the trainee role.
• Assist in general clinic duties where indicated.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Plaster Room Technician working within Outpatients Fracture Clinic, based at Colchester General Hospital.

You will undertake in‑house supervised practice following attendance at RNOH Stanmore to successfully complete the registered casting course to facilitate qualification as an Orthopaedic Technician (BCC).

Providing technical and professional support within clinical areas, wards, theatres and Emergency Department.

Ensuring the effective development of the casting/orthotics service within the Musculoskeletal CDG.

Responsibilities

• Assist with efficient daily management of activity within the Plaster Room of the Fracture and Orthopaedic Clinic.
• Undertake self‑directed learning.
• Actively take direction within the trainee role.
• Understand limitations of responsibility and right to act during training period.
• Assist in general clinic duties where indicated.

Qualifications & Development

Band 3‑4 Development Role may be considered for the right applicant.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff with a wide range of training and development opportunities, flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. This advert closes on Sunday 23 Nov 2025.