Trainee Plaster Technician
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Hackney, E9 6SR
Salary
£34,186 to £37,389
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
- *Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to the high volume of applications received.** The Plaster Tech...
The trainee Plaster technician will be assisting the qualified staff with the following:
- Applying, removing, and repairing plaster casts and synthetic casts.
- Measuring and fitting braces, splints, and orthopaedic supports.
- Assessing cast fit and identifying complications such as pressure areas, swelling, or neurovascular compromise, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Providing patients with education on cast care, mobility, and when to seek urgent medical advice.
- Maintaining plaster room equipment and ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Supporting fracture clinics and other outpatient services to ensure timely patient flow.
- Working in line with infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance standards.
- Contributing to service improvement, audit, and ongoing professional development.
The Plaster Technician Team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive high-quality immobilisation and rehabilitation support, helping to optimise recovery while enhancing the efficiency of Orthopaedic and Outpatient services.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Health/care-related qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of patient care principles
- Understanding of infection prevention and patient safety principles
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of musculoskeletal system
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow protocols and supervision
- Team working and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Experience with clinical documentation systems (EPR).
- Previous plaster/cast exposure.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working on own and within a team.
- Experience in a healthcare or patient-facing role within an outpatient setting
Desirable
- Orthopaedic or outpatient experience
Trust Values
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of Trust values
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
26 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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