Urgent Treatment Centre Technician

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Job title: Urgent Treatment Centre Technician

Company: NHS

Job description: 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 jobEast 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 AshfordCurrently 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 providersAbout usWe 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.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.Date posted05 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-9100BHJob locationsBuckland HospitalCoombe Valley RdDoverCT17 0HDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease 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 SpecificationExperienceEssential

Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable.

Desirable

Experience of working in an accident and emergency department.

SkillsEssential

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

KnowledgeEssential

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.

QualificationsEssential

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent
Good standard of literacy and numeracy (2)

OtherEssential

To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values.

Person SpecificationExperienceEssential

Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable.

Desirable

Experience of working in an accident and emergency department.

SkillsEssential

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

KnowledgeEssential