Critical Care Technician

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS teaching hospital in the UK seeks a Critical Care Technician to support the anaesthetic team with procedures, including intubations. Responsibilities also include teaching nursing and junior medical staff and managing equipment stock levels. The ideal candidate should possess relevant qualifications and experience in critical care, with demonstrated communication and leadership skills. The position offers a salary range of £38,682 to £46,580 per annum, pro rata, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Demonstrate extensive post-registration experience in operating services or within a specialty.
• Competent to assist with a range of invasive procedures.
• Experience transferring critically ill patients within hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the anaesthetic team with intubations and line insertions.
• Teach nursing and junior medical staff.
• Ensure equipment stock levels are maintained.

Skills

Positive verbal and written communication skills

Caring manner

Flexible and adaptable

Leading improvements in care

Simulation-based teaching

Education

City and Guilds 752/NVQ level 3/Diploma in Operating Department Practice

Health-related degree

HCPC/NMC registered

Job description

Critical Care Technician

The closing date is 17 December 2025

An exciting new opportunity has been created within the Department of Critical Care requiring the expert skill and knowledge of a highly experienced Critical Care Technician. The successful candidate will have a key role in developing and expanding the role in the future. You will be working in an extremely busy 22-bedded Critical Care Unit alongside a friendly and highly motivated multi‑disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role will be assisting the anaesthetic team with procedures such as intubations and line insertions. You will also have the responsibility for teaching both nursing and junior medical staff. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring that equipment stock levels are maintained and for ensuring the maintenance of equipment.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of “We Care” and the DBTH Way. We support flexible working and encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups such as those with disabilities, ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

We offer a range of benefits to support our people, including extensive learning opportunities, an NHS Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, comprehensive health and wellbeing support, NHS Car Lease schemes and a salary sacrifice scheme, and discounts through external providers.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached document for the full job description and person specification. If your application is successful, you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. Please check your eligibility using the UK Visas and Immigration link. Note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Demonstrate positive verbal and written communication skills with MDT/clients and relatives
• Demonstrate a caring manner with an understanding disposition
• Flexible and adaptable
• Provide evidence of encouraging a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Act as a positive role model to others by means of good attendance, punctuality and smart appearance
• Evidence of leading improvements in care
• Evidence of developing and teaching multidisciplinary staff
• Evidence of delivering simulation‑based teaching

Qualifications & Training

• City and Guilds 752/NVQ level 3/Diploma in Operating Department Practice or RGN with anaesthetic or critical care qualification
• ILS
• HCPC/NMC registered
• Health‑related degree
• ALS

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive post‑registration experience in operating services or within a speciality
• Competent to assist with a range of invasive procedures
• Experience transferring critically ill patients within and between hospitals
• Evidence of learning and development in line with HCPC/NMC requirements
• Experience working within a Critical Care environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to confirm no previous convictions.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£38,682 to £46,580 a year (Pro Rata Per Annum)