Band 5 - Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician)
Contract: Permanent, Full time / Part time. Hours: Full time (37.5 hrs/week) | Part time (pro rata). Salary: Per annum. Job ref: 387-S-5828-LH-A-A. Closing 25/01/2026 23:59. Site: UHBW Town Bristol.
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Orthopaedic Practitioner (Plaster Technician) looking to work in an outstanding acute trust? This role involves working across two hospitals at UHBW: Bristol Royal Infirmary and Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, providing orthopaedic casting, bracing and related clinical care.
Main Responsibilities
* Competently apply, adjust, and remove all types of casts and splints as prescribed.
* Assess, plan, and evaluate patient care involving casting or splinting, and liaise with clinicians.
* Advise clinicians on appropriate materials and treatment pathways.
* Obtain informed consent from patients for casting/splinting programmes.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team activities across out‑patients, wards and theatres.
Qualifications and Training
* Qualified Practitioner with British Orthopaedic Association registration (BOA).
* Registered with the Association of Orthopaedic Practitioners.
* Capacity to pursue relevant post‑basic university accredited study programmes.
Knowledge and Experience
* Extensive experience in orthopaedic casting, functional bracing and musculoskeletal anatomy.
* Broad knowledge of hospital clinical practice and specialist technical expertise in casting/bracing.
* Significant post‑qualification experience as part of a multidisciplinary team with adults and children.
* Experience in teaching and supportive roles.
Skills and Abilities
* Expertise in making, adapting and applying specialist braces.
* Wound‑care management and safe practice aligned with Trust policies.
* Clinical judgement to assess threats to life/limb and intervene appropriately.
* Teaching and supervisory capability.
* Independent work, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
EEO Statement
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust.
Legal & Immigration
* All applicants must be able to speak fluent English to a suitable standard for the role.
* Application of the Immigration Act 2016 Part 7 requirement: must demonstrate adequate English proficiency at interview.
Recruitment Information
Due to a high number of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We recommend applying as soon as possible.
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