Trainee Plaster Technician

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

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 several 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, who work within our busy and vibrant Orthopaedic department.

Our Plaster Services Team are responsible for the casting, splinting and bracing needs of all our patients at STSFT, whilst also working closely with patients to inform and educate them along their road to recovery.

The trainee Orthopaedic Plaster technician will actively work alongside other practitioners in the Orthopaedic team to provide a high quality, efficient and effective orthopaedic and trauma care to patients in the Plaster Room, Theatres, and the Emergency Department.

The team see a wide variety of patients, which include outpatient clinics, inpatient wards and theatres, treating both adult and paediatric patients. We are currently looking to a recruit a trainee Orthopaedic technicians band 2 with progression to Band 5 on completion of the British Orthopaedic Casting certificate.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UKfor further information.

Main duties of the job

Whilst previous experience in a care setting maybe beneficial it is not essential as we will offer the successful applicant an in-house tailored training programme with the attendance of a 5 week residential course or a 6 month day course to complete your training.

The successful candidate will be moved to band 5 after 2 years, subject to completing the BOA certificate.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, team player and committed to delivering a high standard of patient care.

This is an ideal opportunity to progress your career. Please contact plaster services if you would like any further information regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year increasing to band 5 once qualified (£29,970-£36,483)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9155-GSAHP-0425-55

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

South Tyneside District Hospital

Harton Lane

South Shields

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

As a member of a busy Plaster service within the Orthopaedic Directorate the post holder will be expected to follow directions/instructions from the Orthopaedic technicians and participate in individual patient treatments.
Train to demonstrate high standards of casting application through competency based assessments.
To partake in the provision of an Orthopaedic and Technical service of the highest possible standard, to the Trauma and Orthopaedic department, and other departments of the Trust.
To complete 2 year education training for the British Orthopaedic casting certificate.

Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

As a member of a busy Plaster service within the Orthopaedic Directorate the post holder will be expected to follow directions/instructions from the Orthopaedic technicians and participate in individual patient treatments.
Train to demonstrate high standards of casting application through competency based assessments.
To partake in the provision of an Orthopaedic and Technical service of the highest possible standard, to the Trauma and Orthopaedic department, and other departments of the Trust.
To complete 2 year education training for the British Orthopaedic casting certificate.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of paid care experience.

Desirable

Previous experience of public interfacing role.
Work experience as band 2 HCA.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to work in a team or independently as required Flexibility in working pattern to service needs.
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
Handling Policy.
Manual dexterity Ability to respond to patients needs.
Able to work to challenging deadlines within the Directorate and Trust teams.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A-G or
equivalent).
Level 2 Health/ Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker.
qualification on commencement to post.
Must be willing to undertake training for BCC (British Casting
Certificate) 6 week residential course or 6 Month day release
course.
Awareness of health and safety issues.

Desirable

Attendance of HCA Development course NVQ Level 2 in care.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an
understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting
communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a
health care setting.
Willing to undertake further training related to role.
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a
Portfolio of evidence.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of paid care experience.

Desirable

Previous experience of public interfacing role.
Work experience as band 2 HCA.

Physical Skills

Essential

Able to work in a team or independently as required Flexibility in working pattern to service needs.
Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and
Handling Policy.
Manual dexterity Ability to respond to patients needs.
Able to work to challenging deadlines within the Directorate and Trust teams.

Qualifications

Essential

Maths and English at level 1 or above (GCSE A-G or
equivalent).
Level 2 Health/ Health and Social Care NVQ or committed to completing a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker.
qualification on commencement to post.
Must be willing to undertake training for BCC (British Casting
Certificate) 6 week residential course or 6 Month day release
course.
Awareness of health and safety issues.

Desirable

Attendance of HCA Development course NVQ Level 2 in care.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

Ability to prioritise tasks.
Ability to communicate health related information in an
understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting
communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
Ability to communicate messages and instructions accurately to colleagues, both verbally and in writing.
Basic skills of empathy and reassurance.
Basic keyboard skills.
Ability to use basic email system and document clearly, using plain English.
Basic understanding of health and safety requirements in a
patient environment.
General understanding of confidentiality requirements in a
health care setting.
Willing to undertake further training related to role.
Willing to complete Competency Based Assessments and a
Portfolio of evidence.

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.