University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)

The closing date is 17 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within the Orthopaedic team, primarily based in our outpatients department.

As an Orthopaedic Practitioner,you willhavedirect responsibility for the proficient application and removal of a variety of casting materials,the role isacross three sites, ensuring patients receive a professional, efficient, and compassionate service.

These include our new Fracture Clinic in the Louisa Martindale Building at the Royal Sussex County Hospitalin Brightonwhich opened in 2023. This new building allowed us to provide modern facilities for patients and staff.

We also work from theRoyal Alexandra Children's Hospitalin Brightonand theSussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre Outpatients department based at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath.

We primarilyworkwithinthe hours of Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:30 - this role is intended as fulltimebut part time may be considered.

This role will base you primarily at the Royal Sussex County Hospitalwhich is the Major Trauma Centre for the Sussex Trauma Network,but you will be expected to work cross site.

Main duties of the job

You will primarily work within the plaster room supporting the running of clinics that require plaster room input, you will also need to ensure Orthopaedic inpatients have access to plaster services.

Our Orthopaedic Practitioner team are required to complete their competency based training for certain tasks which you would be supported with as you progress.

At University Hospitals Sussex, we are committed to supporting the NHS in becoming the world's first net zero health service. We have developed our plan using the Care without Carbon framework for sustainable healthcare. Projects that deliver the greatest direct CO2 reduction, as well as cultural change, will be prioritised.

In summary what can we offer you:

Access to ongoing training and continual professional development opportunities.

Best work/life balance so we'll offer you a supportive and flexible working environment that will allow this.

We have an excellent health and wellbeing support network for all our colleagues, including lots of discounts in local business and hospitality.

The opportunity to develop new skills and manage your own clinics.

Grow your confidence working as part of a team whilst maintaining a high level of autonomy planning care for patients seen in the Plaster room led clinics.

About us

AtUHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddyto help new members settle in.We'reproud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves.We'rehere for them when they need us, and we goabove and beyondto meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning,teachingand training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosingUHSussexyou are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey withUHSussex.

Candidate Pack

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

03 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7750238-FEB26

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road,

Brighton,

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Undertake clinical duties relevant to an orthopaedic practitioner role.
Support your team and yourself to achieve.
Work autonomously running practitioner led clinics.
Provide outstanding care to our patients.
Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Undertake clinical duties relevant to an orthopaedic practitioner role.
Support your team and yourself to achieve.
Work autonomously running practitioner led clinics.
Provide outstanding care to our patients.
Contribute to maintaining a great work environment where we look after each other.

Please see attached Job Description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. Includes Glasgow Caledonian University Diploma or BOANC (British Orthopaedic Association of Nursing Certificate) diploma (to include casting experience)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
18 months experience working with UK Healthcare as a plaster technician

Desirable

Experience of Total Contact Casting

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. Includes Glasgow Caledonian University Diploma or BOANC (British Orthopaedic Association of Nursing Certificate) diploma (to include casting experience)
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
18 months experience working with UK Healthcare as a plaster technician

Desirable

Experience of Total Contact Casting

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road,

Brighton,

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road,

Brighton,

BN2 5BE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)