Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 27/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and skilled Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician) to join the orthopaedic team at Birmingham Children's Hospital. The practitioner will be responsible for assessing, applying, removing, and maintaining a wide range of casts, splints, and orthopaedic devices for paediatric patients. They will work closely with consultants, doctors, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in inpatient, outpatient, and theatre settings. The role involves ensuring safe, evidence-based care while promoting patient comfort and recovery.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate the day-to-day running of the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic.
- Provide appropriate evidence-based advice and instructions to children, young people, and their families regarding cast aftercare.
- Ensure stock levels are maintained and the working environment is clean and safe.
- Implement, organise, and deliver planned care as agreed by a registered practitioner.
- Work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Orthopaedic & theatre teams, providing high quality and safe treatment.
- Perform accurate documentation of care given and maintain mandatory training requirements.
Essential criteria
- British Orthopaedic Association/RCN (SON) AOT Diploma in Casting Techniques / British Casting Certificate (BCC) or equivalent recognised qualification
- GCSE grade A-C / 4-9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths
- Evidence of relevant continuing professional development (CPD) in trauma, paediatrics or orthopaedic practice
- A range of experience and knowledge in the field of casting and orthotics
- Knowledge of fracture management and casting techniques
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and consent
- Experience of mentoring, training or supervising junior staff or students
- Assess patients independently and make sound clinical judgements regarding appropriate casting interventions autonomously
- Ability to make adjustments based on clinical presentation and patient feedback
- Recognise and respond appropriately to cast-related complications and deteriorating patient presentations, including early identification of limb- or life-threatening symptoms, with timely escalation
- Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider team on appropriate materials and techniques
- Assess the individual needs of paediatric patients, adapting approach and technique accordingly across a wide age range
- Ability to evaluate clinical information and advise the wider orthopaedic team / MDT on appropriate materials and techniques
- A sense of awareness and flexibility to respond to urgent clinical demands
- Ability to prioritise workload across clinics, wards and theatre
- Knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy, physiology and common orthopaedic and trauma conditions, including paediatric presentations
- Working knowledge of and adherence to the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners AOP UK and British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Code of Professional Practice
- Understanding of infection control principles and tissue viability
- Knowledge of relevant NHS policies, legislation and governance frameworks, including safeguarding, consent and patient confidentiality
- Up to date awareness of current clinical and professional issues relevant to orthopaedic practice
- Knowledge of relevant casting materials, appliances, aids and their appropriate clinical application
- Knowledge of NHS paediatric safeguarding procedures and the ability to recognise and escalate concerns
- Working to manual handling, infection control and health and safety guidelines when performing casting and splinting procedures
Desirable criteria
- Specialist post-certificate casting qualifications
- Paediatric-specific training or qualifications
- Awareness of virtual fracture clinic processes and digital patient management systems
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)
The closing date is 27 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, skilled and compassionate orthopaedic plaster technician to join our dynamic orthopaedic team. This is an exciting opportunity for a band 5 practitioner to provide high quality plaster and casting service to patients across inpatients, outpatient and theatre settings.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, application, removal and maintenance of a ide range of casts, splints and orthopaedic devises, ensuring safe evidence based care and whilst promoting patient comfort and recovery.
You will work closely with Orthopaedic consultants, junior doctors, nurses and the multi disciplinary team to deliver an efficient and patient centred service.
Main duties of the job
Work with the Plaster Technician Team to co-ordinate the day to day running of the Plaster Room within the Fracture Clinic.Provide appropriate evidence based advice, and instructions to children, young people and their families regarding the aftercare of their casting,To work with the Plaster Technician Team to ensure stock levels are maintained within the department.To work with the Plaster Technician Team to maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with Trust policies.Imple
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