East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated technician to join our friendly Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). You will be working with our emergency care practitioners who provide urgent care in this busy UTC, which is co-located at an acute hospital trust.
This vacancy is for Buckland Hospital.
Please note previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Currently we have Technician posts available within the UTC across all sites. This post is for a band 3 Technician; the applicant must have completed their competencies and training required of the post to be considered for interview. Applications from Band 2's will be considered if for trainee posts. The post holder must have a willingness to work with children and adults and must be aware of the need to undertake shift work to cover the needs of the service; this includes working nights, weekends, and public holidays.
We welcome applicants with customer care experience, a good command of written and spoken English, some basic IT skills, and a caring and willing attitude; this post is a great opportunity to join employment with the National Health Service, one of the world's largest healthcare providers.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers we care for every day.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK, you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.
If you have further queries please don't hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable.
* Experience of working in an accident and emergency department.
Skills
* Completed the specialist skills competencies.
* Good interpersonal and communication skills.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
* Ability to undertake basic vital observations, urine analysis, and assist in the application of dressings.
* Ability to assist trained staff in supporting limbs during plastering, undressing and washing of patients, as part of the trauma team, and undertake basic life support.
Knowledge
* A good understanding of clinical practice.
* Demonstrates a patient-focused approach.
* Knowledge of IT patient systems including PAS and Datix.
* An awareness of oxygen therapy.
* Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes.
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in care or equivalent.
* Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
Other
* To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission, and Values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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