Job overview

The Plaster Technician Team at Homerton University Hospital (HUH) provides a specialist casting and splinting service for patients with fractures, musculoskeletal injuries, and post-operative orthopaedic conditions. The team works closely with Orthopaedic Consultants, Emergency Department staff, Outpatient teams, and Therapists to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Main duties of the job

The trainee Plaster technician will be assisting the qualified staff with the following:

• Applying, removing, and repairing plaster casts and synthetic casts.
• Measuring and fitting braces, splints, and orthopaedic supports.
• Assessing cast fit and identifying complications such as pressure areas, swelling, or neurovascular compromise, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Providing patients with education on cast care, mobility, and when to seek urgent medical advice.
• Maintaining plaster room equipment and ensuring adequate stock levels.
• Supporting fracture clinics and other outpatient services to ensure timely patient flow.
• Working in line with infection prevention, health and safety, and clinical governance standards.
• Contributing to service improvement, audit, and ongoing professional development.

The Plaster Technician Team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive high-quality immobilisation and rehabilitation support, helping to optimise recovery while enhancing the efficiency of Orthopaedic and Outpatient services.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.