Trainee Emergency Department Technician

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Trust in the UK is seeking a trainee Emergency Department Technician to provide high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department. This role involves assisting with personal care and medical procedures while participating in a structured training program. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to patient care and complete the Care Certificate within 12 months. The position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to perform personal care and assist with mobility.
• Competence in basic medical observations and treatments.
• Commitment to complete training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients, ensuring their hydration and nutritional needs are met.
• Assist with nursing observations and implement care per Registered Nurses' requests.
• Conduct routine medical tasks such as ECGs, blood tests, and wound treatments.

Skills

Patient Care

Mobility Assistance

Observation Skills

Venipuncture

Job description

The post holder is expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing high-quality care for patients with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department.

The post holder will participate in a training programme to become competent in the role of an Emergency Department Technician.

You will start as a trainee Emergency Department Technician on band 2 and will progress to band 3 once training is completed within 6 months. You will also complete the Care Certificate within 12 months.

• Perform personal care such as washing and toileting, transfers of patients in wheelchairs, on trolleys, or in beds in and around the department and hospital, and assist patients with mobility as part of daily duties.
• Ensure patients' hydration and nutritional needs are met.
• Assist Registered Nurses in assessing nursing needs and implementing care required by patients, in conjunction with nursing observations, medical requirements, and with the cooperation of the patient and their relatives.
• Carry out routine observations, record Electro Cardio Graphs (ECGs), blood glucose monitoring, ketone testing as required, and take and analyse routine urine specimens/bloods at the request of registered nurses.
• Carry out treatments such as primary wound closure using skin adhesive or Steri-Strips, application of Plaster of Paris splints, and dressings.
• Perform venipuncture and intravenous cannulation at the request of registered nurses.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas, across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity, and paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region, you will have access to high-quality training and development to help grow your career.

We have state-of-the-art facilities, placing us at the heart of cutting-edge healthcare. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient applications have been received. Ensure you apply promptly.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to familiarize yourself with all job requirements.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Sally Smith
• Job title: Matron
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]