Nuffield Health

Bank Plaster Technician - Outpatients

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Job summary

Bank Plaster Technician- Outpatients Leicester Hospital | Outpatients | Part time | Up to £18 Per Hour depending on experience At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all.

Main duties of the job

As A Bank Plaster Technician you will: Apply casts and splints to patients with care and precision. Advise patients on aftercare procedures, including phone consultations. Apply and remove dressings as well as remove stitches from wounds with attention to hygiene and care. Order and manage the stock of necessary supplies. Accurately update and maintain patients' records.

About us

Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. The hospital delivers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient treatments and services using the best possible technologies. Since 2015 we have invested in a static MRI unit, a new digital X ray room & digital mammography. We are a local centre of excellence for Children and Young People Services. Having a Fitness & Wellbeing Gym in Leicester has led to a close working relationship and the Hospital was a forerunner for the Nuffield recovery plus programme. The Hospital has been rated as a 'Good' hospital by the CQC and achieved this rating across the 5 key lines of enquiry across all departments inspected

Details

Date posted

19 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 to £18 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0085461

Job locations

Scraptoft Lane

Leicester

LE5 1HY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Bank Plaster Technician- Outpatients Leicester Hospital | Outpatients | Part time | Up to £18 Per Hour depending on experience At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Plaster Technician to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and skilled in the application and management of casts and splints. As A Bank Plaster Technician you will:

  • Apply casts and splints to patients with care and precision.
  • Advise patients on aftercare procedures, including phone consultations.
  • Apply and remove dressings as well as remove stitches from wounds with attention to hygiene and care.
  • Order and manage the stock of necessary supplies.
  • Accurately update and maintain patients' records.
    • Qualifications:
  • Recognized Plaster Technician qualification.
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably in a hospital setting.
    • Skills and Attributes:
  • Confident and reassuring demeanor.
  • Empathetic with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
  • Hands-on approach and comfortable working with messy materials.
  • Strong adherence to procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong and effective communication skills.
    • Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Bank Plaster Technician- Outpatients Leicester Hospital | Outpatients | Part time | Up to £18 Per Hour depending on experience At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Plaster Technician to join our team. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about patient care and skilled in the application and management of casts and splints. As A Bank Plaster Technician you will:

  • Apply casts and splints to patients with care and precision.
  • Advise patients on aftercare procedures, including phone consultations.
  • Apply and remove dressings as well as remove stitches from wounds with attention to hygiene and care.
  • Order and manage the stock of necessary supplies.
  • Accurately update and maintain patients' records.
    • Qualifications:
  • Recognized Plaster Technician qualification.
  • Experience in a similar role, preferably in a hospital setting.
    • Skills and Attributes:
  • Confident and reassuring demeanor.
  • Empathetic with the ability to handle sensitive situations professionally.
  • Hands-on approach and comfortable working with messy materials.
  • Strong adherence to procedures and protocols.
  • Ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong and effective communication skills.
    • Helping you feel good We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive, Access to our Pension Scheme and discounted gym membership at £15.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Leicester Hospital Founded in 1969, Nuffield Health Leicester Hospital was originally built from funds raised by the local community and is now one of the leading providers of private healthcare in Leicestershire. The Hospital has a strong local reputation with patients remaining loyal. The Hospital had a £4.5 million refurbishment in 2011 and was the blue print for the wider Hospitals refresh programme. The Hospital has 28 ensuite inpatient beds, 2 Laminar flow theatres, Endoscopy Suite, minor treatment room and 14 consulting rooms. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. Applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close adverts early, for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Therefore, please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognized Plaster Technician qualification.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in a similar role, preferably in a hospital setting.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Recognized Plaster Technician qualification.

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience in a similar role, preferably in a hospital setting.

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Support Centre

    careers@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    19 March 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £16 to £18 an hour

    Contract

    Bank

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0085461

    Job locations

    Scraptoft Lane

    Leicester

    LE5 1HY


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