# Trainee Plaster Technician > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-plaster-technician/c2145197-ba97-4359-adca-c556dd872ec9 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/trainee-plaster-technician/c2145197-ba97-4359-adca-c556dd872ec9.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Speciality:** Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-30T09:01:38.785Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/MSK_Trauma_Orthopedics/MSK_Trauma_Orthopedics-v8089686 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8089686?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview BAND 4 TRAINING POST PLASTER TECHNICIAN An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team within the Plaster room as a Trainee Orthopaedic Technician. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team providing high quality orthopaedic support to fracture clinics, orthopaedic theatres and emergency department. The role involves assisting with the application and removal of casts and splints, supporting clinicians during fracture clinic procedures and helping patients receive safe and effective treatment following injury or surgery. This is a development post; The successful candidate will be appointed at a Band 4 as a trainee and will be supported to complete the recognised casting qualification through the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. On successful completion of the Casting course and after agreed length of time post course the post holder will progress to the role of Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician. Training and support will be provided in preparation for the 6-week residential casting course, a minimum of 12 months based in plaster room gaining knowledge in cast application and anatomy and physiology before attending the course. Experience in a healthcare setting and an interest in trauma and orthopaedics would be advantageous. ### Main duties of the job The plaster room supports a busy trauma service, and the successful candidate must be able to work flexibly to support fracture clinics, theatre lists, podiatry, paediatrics and emergency department activities. If you are interested in developing specialist skills and would like to become a member of a small but experienced team working in one of the country’s leading healthcare centres we would be happy to hear from you. This role involves: Application and removal of casts and splints in a range of materials Acquiring knowledge and experience in identifying basic anatomy and physiology Provide patient centred casting provision to both inpatients and outpatients covering all hospital areas as required under supervision (includes working towards specialist casting, for example application of hip spica casts within the operating theatre) They will learn and develop skills to apply a full range of plaster techniques both routine and complex including specialist synthetic casts, resting and functional splinting To be able to perform basic dressings, Aseptic techniques in line with post -operative instructions, and know how to identify and escalate any concerns to the correct medical teams Developing and experience for measuring and ordering braces for a cross of section of medical conditions including osteoarthritis, ligamental injuries and post -operative stability ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: -    applied for a Graduate visa -    or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment -    or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 14th July 2026. The interviews are due to be held on 30th July 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Job Details BAND 4 TRAINING POST PLASTER TECHNICIAN An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team within the Plaster room as a Trainee Orthopaedic Technician. The successful candidate will work as part of a specialist team providing high quality orthopaedic support to fracture clinics, orthopaedic theatres and emergency department. The role involves assisting with the application and removal of casts and splints, supporting clinicians during fracture clinic procedures and helping patients receive safe and effective treatment following injury or surgery. This is a development post; The successful candidate will be appointed at a Band 4 as a trainee and will be supported to complete the recognised casting qualification through the British Orthopaedic Association Casting Certificate. On successful completion of the Casting course and after agreed length of time post course the post holder will progress to the role of Band 5 Orthopaedic Technician. Training and support will be provided in preparation for the 6-week residential casting course, a minimum of 12 months based in plaster room gaining knowledge in cast application and anatomy and physiology before attending the course. Experience in a healthcare setting and an interest in trauma and orthopaedics would be advantageous. ## Job Description The plaster room supports a busy trauma service, and the successful candidate must be able to work flexibly to support fracture clinics, theatre lists, podiatry, paediatrics and emergency department activities. If you are interested in developing specialist skills and would like to become a member of a small but experienced team working in one of the country’s leading healthcare centres we would be happy to hear from you. This role involves: Application and removal of casts and splints in a range of materials Acquiring knowledge and experience in identifying basic anatomy and physiology Provide patient centred casting provision to both inpatients and outpatients covering all hospital areas as required under supervision (includes working towards specialist casting, for example application of hip spica casts within the operating theatre) They will learn and develop skills to apply a full range of plaster techniques both routine and complex including specialist synthetic casts, resting and functional splinting To be able to perform basic dressings, Aseptic techniques in line with post -operative instructions, and know how to identify and escalate any concerns to the correct medical teams Developing and experience for measuring and ordering braces for a cross of section of medical conditions including osteoarthritis, ligamental injuries and post -operative stability ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - applied for a Graduate visa - or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 14th July 2026. The interviews are due to be held on 30th July 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Basic IT skills - Good verbal and written communication skills - Capable of working as an integral member of a small team - Effective interpersonal skills - Commitment to multi -disciplinary working ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding the important of confidentiality and data protection - Understanding of accountability ### Experience **Essential** - Previous Health care experience either in the primary or hospital setting - Experience of working as a band 3 HCA, to include wound assessment and wound care competencies; knowledge of pressure area care (to include risk assessment and escalating/acting on findings) - Experience of working within an MDT - Team working environment throughout the hospital. - Ability to work and communicate with differing levels of staff. **Desirable** - Experience in casting/splinting techniques. - NHS experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ level 3 HCSW or equivalent level of competency - Willingness to work towards the British Casting - Certificate at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 432.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10382897) - [information for applicants - completing your application (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10409254) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.