Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Orthopaedic Practitioners to join our expanding team. The post holder will provide a high quality service to the Fracture / Outpatient clinics, wards, theatres and Accident & Emergency Department. The post is open to applicants who have completed and obtained the nationally recognised qualification in British Orthopaedic Casting and are currently working as plaster technicians. The applicants will work across all hospital sites James Cook University Hospital, Friarage Hospital and the community hospitals, providing care to both adults and children. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, skilled, confident, caring, team players and committed to delivering a high standard of patient care.
Main duties of the job
To apply and remove plaster casts in line with British Casting Standards, ensure the efficient running of the Plaster room. Work with the Orthopaedic Consultants and multi disciplinary team in providing high standard Plaster casts and removals.
Provide training and support to the multi disciplinary team and trainee Plaster Technicians.
Trauma Outpatients is a busy department with a footfall of approximately 100 patients per day attending appointments. The team is comprised of nursing staff, Health Care Assistants, and within the Plaster room there is a team of Senior Orthopaedic Practitioners and Plaster technicians.
About us
We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
* Your Leadership Impact
* Leading your Team to Success
* Leading Into the Future
* Service Improvement for Beginners
* Developing your Service Improvement Skills
* Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
* Explore leadership within the NHS
* Promote Trust values and behaviour
* Develop your leadership effectiveness and skill
* Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted: 27 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-HNO-6879399-G
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Job description
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Skills – Essential
* Substantial experience in Orthopaedic Casting and Application experience
* Substantial knowledge in Anatomy and understanding of the human body in relation to fractures and healing processes
* Audit and development of services awareness/input
* Extensive knowledge and awareness of Anatomy and plaster application practices
Qualifications & Training – Essential
* Qualification as an experienced orthopaedic casting practitioner
* BOA certified
* Maintain registration on BOA casting register
Experience – Essential
* Plan and organise own workload, work is managed rather than supervised
* Communicate with other departments regarding treatment options and provide guidance and advice on various casting, splinting issues and complications
Other considerations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/
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