Emergency Department Technician (EDT) | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Harrow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Band 4 Emergency Department Technician to assist with emergency care delivery. The candidate will support medical and nursing staff, perform blood test analysis, and assist critically ill patients. Ideal for those passionate about healthcare, this role is crucial in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in the delivery of emergency care within a specialist area.
• Support medical and nursing staff in the emergency department.
• Carry out sample analysis and ensure equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample analysis on ED lab analyzers according to SOPs.
• Prepare procedural trolleys for sterile clinical procedures.
• Assist in the care of level 2/3 patients.

Skills

Blood test analysis

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Audits and training

Clinical procedure assistance

Job description

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for Band 4 Emergency Department Technician (EDT), a new role being introduced in our Emergency department to support the care we give to patients. The role will be to work as an EDT assisting the delivery of emergency care within a specialist area. The responsibilities include assisting and supporting the medical and nursing staff in the emergency department, performing tasks, performing blood test analysis in the ED PoCT laboratory in accordance with SOPs, and carrying out specialised testing at the request of the nursing and medical team. The position contributes to the safe transfer of patients who are critically ill or injured with the London North West University Hospitals Trust.

Role Responsibilities

• Perform sample analysis on ED lab analyzers in accordance with SOPs and specialist testing.
• Preparation of procedural trolleys and assist nursing medical staff in performing sterile clinical procedures.
• Provide support to nursing and medical team by assisting with the preparation and delivery of care for level 2/3 patients.
• Ensure maintenance of equipment is maintained to keep the department safe and patients safe.
• Carry out audits and training in relation to equipment and safe use.
• Ensure appropriate prioritisation of workload under instruction of the nurse in charge.
• Undertake venepuncture and cannulation for patients & obtain results.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of over 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, including top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, recognising the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 1 Dec 2025.