Trainee Orthopaedic Technician, Band 3
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This is a Trainee Orthopaedic Technician role based in the Plaster room within the fracture clinic at GRH. The post holder will learn all aspects of plaster room health, safety, and hygiene, including cast application and removal, and issuing walking devices. They will undertake a competency-based workbook with mentor support, leading to a fully funded BOA Casting Course. The role is an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic team, focusing on patient care and service improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake all aspects of the role expectations and requirements prior to the commencement of the BOA Casting Course.
- Contribute significantly to the vision of the service and improving patient experience and outcomes.
- Provide advice and compassionate care with designated area of responsibility.
- To ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity.
- To work in accordance with the Trusts policies to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote equality and diversity in the workplace.
- To adhere to the Trust Infection Control Policy, procedures and guidelines, including use of PPE, and practice strict hand hygiene.
Essential criteria
- A-Levels
- Evidence of continued professional development/training
- Effectively prioritising and managing own and others activities & task
- Excellent communication skills
- Enthusiasm & Motivation flexible & positive approach to work
Desirable criteria
- Hospital or care assistance experience
- Able to make safe and effective decision relating to patients' treatments when presenting with cast problems
- Understanding of resource management & stock control
- Demonstrate good clinical knowledge
- Able to meet challenging and handling requirements of the role in a safe manner
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Trainee Orthopaedic Technician, Band 3
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
To take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of the Health and Safety Regulations and the Trust's Health and Safety policies and procedures.
'Previous applicants need not apply'
'We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role'
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as an integral part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic team. They will be based in the Plaster room within the fracture clinic, GRH and will undertake a minimum time period within this environment.
During the initial induction period, the post holder will undertake a planned schedule where they will learn all aspects of health, safety and hygiene of the Plaster Room environment. They will be supported in answering patient queries and concerns, understand the materials required for different casts, removal of casts and application of Plaster of Paris casting.
They will also learn how to measure and issue walking devices and fitting of "off the shelf" splintage.
Prior to commencement on a fully funded Stanmore or Newport British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Course, the post holder will be supplied with a workbook whi
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