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Join to apply for thePlaster Practitioner/Technicianrole atAntistatique 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for thePlaster Practitioner/Technicianrole atAntistatique Job SummaryWe are looking for a motivated and skilled Orthopaedic Practitioner / Plaster Technician to join our friendly and supportive team at Dorset County Hospital. Job SummaryWe are looking for a motivated and skilled Orthopaedic Practitioner / Plaster Technician to join our friendly and supportive team at Dorset County Hospital.At Dorset County Hospital, our values are Integrity, Teamwork, Respect and Excellence. You will be part of a supportive environment committed to your personal and professional development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills within orthopaedic and trauma care services.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for assessing individual patient care needs and developing, implementing and evaluating plans of care for patients in accordance with agreed policies and professional guidelines. To provide a plastering service for the orthopaedic wards, clinics, theatres, fracture clinics and Emergency Department. To work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.Work autonomously undertaking holistic assessment examination in order to implement management plans for patients. Use specialist knowledge and skills to provide treatment to patients attending the Plaster Room and to assist the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner on the development of new and current services. To work closely with the Lead Orthopaedic Practitioner, Senior Nurses, Divisional Managers and the Multidisciplinary Team to provide high quality and cost effective patient focused services. Participate in the delivery of formal and informal teaching for the MDT and act as a resource for education and development within the service.About UsAt DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.Please be aware that this role isnot currently eligible for visa sponsorship.Applicants should be aware of the requirement to independently obtain ongoing right to work in the UK beyond the expiry of any temporary or time-limited permissions. Evidence of this will need to be shared with the HR Team to ensure our records remain up to date.DetailsDate posted31 July 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number405-25-PST337OPRJob locationsDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesOur DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment.For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesOur DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.Please contact us if you are unable to view or download the attachment.For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.Person SpecificationEssentialEducation, Qualifications & TrainingBritish Casting Certificate Active on BOA Register Maintains professional portfolioKnowledge & ExperienceEssentialRecent evidence of work in plaster room environment (within last 3 months) and demonstrable experience of Orthopaedic Practitioner or equivalent Evidence of recent clinical skills and competency with a variety of casting materials equipment Evidence of clinical skills and competency to undertake a variety of full casts in plaster of paris. Including- Colles, scaphoid, Bennetts, above elbow, below elbow, below knee, long leg, cylinder, shoulder spica and slipper Variety of slabs- including volar, U, below elbow, below knee, above knee, ulna Evidence of experience in fitting appliances including wrist braces, knee braces, fixed walker bootsEssentialSkills & AbilitiesAble to work on own initiative and under pressure across competing priorities Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during shift and ability to undertake safe manual handling of patients for clinical interventions Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and how this relates to a Plaster Room setting Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Ability to work flexibly, prioritising tasks as appropriate Evidence of participation in audit and research Ability to work autonomously and within a teamPerson SpecificationEssentialAble to work on own initiative and under pressure across competing priorities Frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several long periods during shift and ability to undertake safe manual handling of patients for clinical interventions Evidence of ability to practice as competent practitioner Evidence of ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, patients and visitors Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of confidentiality and how this relates to a Plaster Room setting Ability to motivate others and be self-motivating Ability to work flexibly, prioritising tasks as appropriate Evidence of participation in audit and research Ability to work autonomously and within a teamDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameDorset County Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressDorset County HospitalWilliams AvenueDorchesterDT1 2JYEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Temporary Job functionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Antistatique by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Plasterer” roles.Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Weymouth, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Weymouth, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago Poole, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Poole, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Dorset, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Multi Trade with skills kin Plumbing (£33,862.40 - £35,360.00 per annum, plus company van) 40 hours per week.Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago Gillingham, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Dorchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Weymouth, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Dorset, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Multi Trade Operative (£33,862.40 - £35,360.00 per annum, plus company van) 40 hours per week.Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Dorset, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Weymouth, England, United Kingdom £100.00-£110.00 4 hours ago Yeovil, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Crossways, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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