Trainee Plaster Technician

Sikora Law LLC; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Trainee Plaster Technician in a dynamic and forward-thinking healthcare environment. Join a dedicated team providing high-quality orthopaedic and trauma care, working closely with patients to support their recovery journey. This role offers a comprehensive 2-year educational training for the British Orthopaedic Casting certificate, with clear progression opportunities. The Trust values respect, innovation, and well-being, providing a supportive atmosphere for all staff. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Access to Fitness Centre

Childcare Support

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Paid care experience is essential.
• Willingness to undertake BCC training and health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Follow instructions from Orthopaedic technicians and participate in treatments.
• Demonstrate high standards of casting application through assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Empathy

Manual Dexterity

Basic IT Skills

Education

Maths and English Level 1

Level 2 Healthcare Support NVQ

Job description

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Job Summary

The Directorate of Trauma and Orthopaedics is dynamic and forward-thinking in our approach to delivering patient care. This is an exciting time for us as we look to improve pathways to enhance patient care and experience.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a trainee plaster technician to join our team of Plaster Room Technicians in our busy Orthopaedic department. Our team handles casting, splinting, and bracing needs, working closely with patients to inform and educate them on their recovery journey.

The trainee Orthopaedic Plaster technician will work alongside other practitioners to provide high-quality orthopaedic and trauma care in the Plaster Room, Theatres, and Emergency Department. The team treats a wide variety of patients, including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, and theatres, for both adults and children. We are recruiting a Band 2 trainee Orthopaedic technician with progression to Band 5 after completing the British Orthopaedic Casting certificate.

Please note: The Trust cannot offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet UKVI requirements. Applicants should consider this before applying. Visit Gov.UK for details.

Main Duties

• Follow directions from Orthopaedic technicians and participate in patient treatments.
• Train to demonstrate high standards of casting application via competency assessments.
• Provide high-standard Orthopaedic and Technical services to the department and other Trust areas.
• Complete a 2-year educational training for the British Orthopaedic Casting certificate.

About Us

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One Team One Trust - We are committed to putting people first, promoting research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We value respect, fairness, and civility, fostering a compassionate and positive work environment.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support workforce health and wellbeing. We offer high-quality education, training, and career progression, with flexible working options.

The Trust employs around 8,300 staff and provides hospital services to a community of approximately 430,000 residents, extending services to larger populations in some cases. Benefits include access to a Fitness Centre, libraries, chaplaincy, and childcare support.

The Trust will not accept AI-generated applications.

Job Details

Posted: 28 April 2025

Salary: £24,169/year, progressing to Band 5 (£29,970-£36,483)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Locations: Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties.

• Follow instructions from Orthopaedic technicians and participate in treatments.
• Demonstrate high standards of casting application through assessments.
• Provide high-standard Orthopaedic and Technical services.
• Complete 2-year training for the BOA certificate.

Person Specification

Experience (Essential): Paid care experience.

Desirable: Public interfacing experience, previous HCA band 2 experience.

Physical Skills (Essential): Teamwork, flexibility, patient handling, manual dexterity, ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications (Essential): Maths and English Level 1, Level 2 Healthcare Support NVQ, willingness to undertake BCC training, health and safety awareness.

Skills and Knowledge (Essential): Prioritization, communication, empathy, basic IT skills, confidentiality, willingness for further training.

Additional Info

This role is subject to DBS checks. Employer: South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust.