Critical Care Technician - Lead in Care & Teaching

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

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.