Bank Plaster Technician, Band 5

Job summary

Bank position

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and will be accountable for the provision of a high standard of holistic care and casting procedures. Extensive experience required for this senior role within plaster room.

- They will act as professional role model at all times and will carry out care in accordance with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust policies and procedures and the BOA/BCC Casting Standards.

- The post holder must be flexible in their approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any specified area within the Trust, within their level of competence.

Additional Contact:

Senior Sister

Ann Newman

0300 422 4222

Main duties of the job

- Ensure the highest standard of cast/splint application and adjustment, in line with best practice guidance.

- Ensure the highest standard of removal of plaster casts/splints, In line with best practice guidance.

- Demonstrate a holistic approach to patient care and involve patients in decisions, acting as the patient's advocate.

- To assess patients' needs with reference to their clinical condition and social needs, bringing issues to the attention of the clinician requesting treatment, and suggesting alternatives where appropriate.

- Educate patients regarding their care, issuing verbal and written documentation. Assist with potential problems associated with casting/splints and instigate measures to minimize/eliminate the risks identified.

- Maintain accurate documentation of care given in medical notes or on plaster form, including skin condition.

- Answer and respond to staff and patient inquiries, including community queries.

- Documenting /recording telephone advice for patients seeking cast care follow-up.

- Assist clinicians in the manipulation of fractures and perform removal of K wires in the plaster room, after appropriate training is given.

- Administer & record Entonox on completion of competency per trust guidelines under the supervision of a consultant or NMC trained nurse.

- To provide walking aids, measure and teach their correct use.

- Assist in theatres with the application of specialist casts following surgery.

About us

We are friendly and professional team who work with a variety of other multi-disciplinary teams. We are always looking to improving our service, and have taken of several audits and studies surrounding patient centred care and patient information. We welcome new ideas, and staff's innovations as well as training and developing our staff.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year (pa pro rata if part-time)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

318-26-T0240

Job locations

Trustwide ( GRH/CGH)

Gloucestershire

GL1 3NN

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