Job summary 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. Main duties of the job East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in England and is situated in the heart of the "Garden of England." The Trust has two Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), at Canterbury and Dover and two co - located UTC, one at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate and the other being at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford Currently we have a 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, 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 fivehospitals 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. 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. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 344-6917WHH Job locations Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4AN Job description 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 dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Job description 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 dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable. Desirable Experience of working in an accident and emergency department. Skills Essential Completed the specialist skills competencies. Good interpersonal and communication skills Basic IT skills Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team Desirable Ability to undertake: oBasic vital observations oUrine analysis oAssisting in the application of dressings Ability to assist trained staff: oin supporting limbs during plastering oundressing and washing of patients oas part of the trauma team oundertake basic life support Knowledge Essential A good understanding of clinical practice. Demonstrates a patient focussed approach Desirable Knowledge of IT patient systems including PAS and Datix. An awareness of oxygen therapy. Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or equivalent Good standard of literacy and numeracy Other Essential To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable. Desirable Experience of working in an accident and emergency department. Skills Essential Completed the specialist skills competencies. Good interpersonal and communication skills Basic IT skills Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team Desirable Ability to undertake: oBasic vital observations oUrine analysis oAssisting in the application of dressings Ability to assist trained staff: oin supporting limbs during plastering oundressing and washing of patients oas part of the trauma team oundertake basic life support Knowledge Essential A good understanding of clinical practice. Demonstrates a patient focussed approach Desirable Knowledge of IT patient systems including PAS and Datix. An awareness of oxygen therapy. Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or equivalent Good standard of literacy and numeracy Other Essential 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Address Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital Ramsgate Road Margate CT9 4AN Employer's website https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)