Plaster Technician | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge seeks an Orthopaedic Practitioner to join their dedicated team in the Plaster room. This role involves applying and removing casts, supporting various clinics, and teaching patients on care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in orthopaedic practice. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, on-site leisure facilities, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Proven effective communication skills with healthcare professionals.
• Experience in working within orthopaedic practice or physiotherapy settings.

Responsibilities

• Apply and remove both simple and complex casts.
• Fit braces and apply removable casts.
• Document patient treatments accurately.
• Provide teaching on plaster/brace care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to recognise patient concerns

Experience in orthopaedic practice

Job description

Overview

A exciting opportunity to join a small and dedicated team of Orthopaedic Practitioners in Addenbrookes Plaster room. Working across fracture and specialist clinics such as Ponsetti, diabetic foot and pediatric physiotherapy, this diverse role also supports pediatric theatres, inpatients and the emergency department.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and remove both simple and complex casts in a range of different materials.
• Fit braces and the application of removable casts.
• Cover specialist clinics including pediatric Ponsetti casting, diabetic total contact casting and removable casts.
• Attend theatres to apply complex casts and provide casts and braces in the emergency department and wards as needed.
• Document patient treatments accurately.
• Provide teaching to patients and caregivers on plaster/brace care both verbally and with written instructions.
• Recognise patient concerns, give correct information and appropriately escalated when necessary.
• Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Act as a role model for colleagues and patients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Effective communication skills with other healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary team members.
• Ability to recognise concerns during patient interactions and provide correct information.
• Experience working within orthopaedic practice, physiotherapy or related health care settings.

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on quality care for patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised for providing outstanding care and aims to be safe, kind, and excellent.

Immigration / Visa Requirements

• Applied for a Graduate visa.
• Or successfully completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
• Or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.

Application Details

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026. Interviews are scheduled for 16 January 2026.

Benefits to You

On-site leisure facilities, a shopping concourse, day nurseries, and hot food available 24/7 on the CUH campus. We offer flexible working arrangements and subsidised parking on site. The Trust also supports staff through development opportunities and a good work programme, including reduced-cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the hospital site.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces and encourage a diverse and inclusive community.