Plaster Technician: Sponsorship Available

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to join the very busy and fast paced Trauma and Orthopaedic directorate in Cardiff and Vale.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and highly caring individuals who meet the following criteria:

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

GCSE maths and English Grade C or above or equivalent essential skills qualification

Level 5 British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Certificate

Significant previous experience in hospital or health care environment

To work in any area of the UHB as required

The successful applicants will be required to provide exceptional care to patients and work closely with our registered nurses and multi-disciplinary teams. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, and have good self-management skills. You need to have a flexible approach and have the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Step into the fast-paced world of Trauma & Orthopaedics, where no two days are the same and your work has a direct impact on patient care. As a Plaster Technician in our Trauma Outpatients Department, you’ll be a vital member of the clinical team, providing specialist skills that help patients stabilise, heal and return to independence.

You’ll manage your own caseload, carrying out delegated clinical tasks with confidence and accuracy. From applying and adjusting casts to supporting assessments and implementing care plans under the direction of a registered practitioner, you’ll use your technical ability and problem-solving skills to deliver safe, high-quality care. Tasks outside the Band 4 scope are completed by the supervising registrant, ensuring you’re supported while still enjoying meaningful autonomy.

Working closely with nurses, orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals, you’ll contribute to a seamless, patient-centred service. Proximal supervision is always available, but you’ll be trusted to use your judgement, knowing when to seek guidance.

You’ll also play a key role in the smooth running of Trauma Outpatients by supporting colleagues, safely delegating tasks and helping to teach and assess unregistered staff and students within agreed protocols. Your calm approach and attention to detail will help busy clinics run efficiently, even when urgent plaster problems or unexpected injuries arrive at short notice.