Job overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic qualified plaster technician to join our team and work cross site at both the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospitals.
You will need to possess a wide variety of clinical skills, be approachable and have a flexible attitude at all times. You must have high standards and thrive on busy and challenging situations. You must be highly organised and have the tenacity to keep going when things are tough.
Main duties of the job
If the above describes your strengths, then an opportunity has arisen. You must hold the British Casting Certificate (formerly BOA/BOAN diploma in plastering technique) and have experience working in a plaster room. Due to the spectrum of specialty clinics, the role is exciting and varied. You will need to have wide-ranging skills to ensure the smooth running of the department.
We have full time or part time positions available.
Please note that this role may often attract a high level of applications. Please note this role may close earlier than the original closing date so please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible.
Working for our organisation
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.
Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.
Looking for flexible working?
We are a flexible working-friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients, and the Trust. Talk to us about how we can accommodate your working needs.
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Joining us includes a comprehensive benefits package:
• At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits
• Blue Light card eligibility
• And more, additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We’ve provided all the details you need about this role in the job description and person specification. Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors/omissions prior to submission.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children).
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date had been agreed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. British Casting Certificate (formerly BOA/BOAN diploma in plastering technique)
2. Relevant clinical equivalent experience
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential criteria
3. Good communication skills both written and verbal
4. Good ICT skills
5. Ability to prioritise workload
6. Ability to adapt to the changing needs of the service i.e. Working cross-site
7. Good organisational skills
Desirable criteria
8. Supervision of learners
Skills
Essential criteria
9. Understanding and commitment to the need for confidentiality
10. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
11. Experience with patient contact
Desirable criteria
12. Previous experience in a healthcare setting
13. Previous experience of patient contact
14. Knowledge of anatomy and physiology