Emergency Care Technician

Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Emergency Care Technicians to work within The Emergency Department. We have full time or part time positions available.You must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work days, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the service. In return we offer you a strong commitment to teaching and education, whilst working within a friendly and supportive working environment and a team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care. Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be an integral part of the multi professional team. You will provide support to the registered nurses as part of a team. The post holder will be accountable to registered nurses for their nursing practice. Main Duties and Responsibilities To provide support in the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients and the management of their care. To provide clinical support as part of the nursing team in the Emergency Department. To provide evidence- based holistic patient care for this group of patients using acute nursing knowledge and skills acquired as part of an in house training package. To be an effective and efficient member of the nursing team in ED. To be a role model and resource to other health care assistants, students and visitors to the department. About usThe Emergency Department is a 24-hour service provided to the surrounding community, including minor and major illness / injury for adults and children.We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment. As a Trust, our guiding principle is "Putting Patients First" and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's in English and Maths at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Sufficient experience in an Emergency / Acute healthcare setting to demonstrate a good understanding of clinical care in such an environment Previous experience of undertaking clinical skills as highlighted in job description (minor treatments / plastering / phlebotomy, ECGs etc) Desirable Previous hospital experience Skills and ability Essential Communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written Desirable Venepuncture and Cannulation skills Plaster training Blood culture training ED HCA competencies Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE's in English and Maths at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) Evidence of continuing professional development sufficient to demonstrate the ability and willingness to study at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Sufficient experience in an Emergency / Acute healthcare setting to demonstrate a good understanding of clinical care in such an environment Previous experience of undertaking clinical skills as highlighted in job description (minor treatments / plastering / phlebotomy, ECGs etc) Desirable Previous hospital experience Skills and ability Essential Communication skills including verbal, non verbal and written Desirable Venepuncture and Cannulation skills Plaster training Blood culture training ED HCA competencies Disclosure 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. . Additional information Disclosure 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. Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 . 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. .Employer details Employer nameThe Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust AddressThe Princess Royal Hospital Apley Castle TelfordTF1 6TF Employer's website