Band 5 Plaster Technician - Orthopaedic Practioner

The post holder will be involved in all aspects of care of patients in plaster and will apply andremove a wide range of plaster casts without direct supervision. Working as a core memberof the multi-disciplinary team, care will be given to outpatients and inpatients. To manageeffectively and efficiently the patient caseload within the Plaster Room.To communicate effectively with other departments and disciplines. As a member of theclinic staff, the post holder will assist in the clinic activities when not specifically required inthe plaster room.The post holder is expected to have a flexible approach in ensuring the work of thedepartment is carried out to the required high standards and will contribute to the serviceimprovement and maybe required to work to support other clinical work within theoutpatient clinics.To be expected to practice autonomously within own scope of practice and exercise soundclinical judgement.

Main duties of the job

To manage on a day to day running of the plaster room efficiently.To manage effectively and efficiently the patient caseload within the plaster room, informing waiting patients of the reason for delays.To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identified hazards to the appropriate departments and line manager.To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.To undertake risk assessments and implement risk reducing measures. Reporting to the appropriate department and line manager any deficiencies in the arrangements for minimising risk.To contribute to the learning needs of staff within the department.

About us

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£38,488 to £46,852 a year

per annum inclusive of HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

391-RFL-8166154-B

Job locations

Royal Free Hospital

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered holder of the British Casting Certificate (BCC) (formerly BOA(SON)/AOT qualification) or equivalent
• Demonstrates continuing professional development and recertification of BCC

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent experience working as a plaster technician in an acute environment
• Experienced in the application of a range of plaster casts
• Demonstrable experience of caring for patients
• Experienced in participation in audits and data collection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Skilled in use of computer /key board
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and development in orthopaedic care and health education
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrable excellent customer care skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• Demonstrates attention to detail

Person Specification

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered holder of the British Casting Certificate (BCC) (formerly BOA(SON)/AOT qualification) or equivalent
• Demonstrates continuing professional development and recertification of BCC

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent experience working as a plaster technician in an acute environment
• Experienced in the application of a range of plaster casts
• Demonstrable experience of caring for patients
• Experienced in participation in audits and data collection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Skilled in use of computer /key board
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and development in orthopaedic care and health education
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrable excellent customer care skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• Demonstrates attention to detail

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Free Hospital

Pond street

Hampstead

NW3 2QG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for responsibilities of the role and candidate requirements respectively.

Royal Free shared commitments

Essential

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust shared commitments

Education and professional qualifications

Essential

• Registered holder of the British Casting Certificate (BCC) (formerly BOA(SON)/AOT qualification) or equivalent
• Demonstrates continuing professional development and recertification of BCC

Experience

Essential

• Significant recent experience working as a plaster technician in an acute environment
• Experienced in the application of a range of plaster casts
• Demonstrable experience of caring for patients
• Experienced in participation in audits and data collection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to plan and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills
• Skilled in use of computer /key board
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and development in orthopaedic care and health education
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrable excellent customer care skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary team
• Enthusiastic and assertive
• Adaptable to change
• Diplomatic and calm
• Demonstrates attention to detail