Urgent Treatment Centre Technician

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in Margate is seeking a dedicated Urgent Treatment Centre Technician to support emergency care practitioners in a fast-paced environment. The role requires an NVQ 3 qualification in care, good communication skills, and the ability to assist in various medical duties. Candidates must be willing to work shifts, including nights and weekends. This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a leading trust in England, renowned for its focus on patient care and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent required.
• Experience working in a care environment with vulnerable individuals.
• Knowledge of clinical practice and patient-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with emergency care practitioners in a busy UTC.
• Assist trained staff in supporting limbs during plastering.
• Undertake basic life support and vital observations.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

Completed the specialist skills competencies

Education

NVQ 3 in care or equivalent

Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Tools

Basic vital observations

Cleo patient systems

Datix/Ulyss patient systems

Job description

Go back East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Treatment Centre Technician

The closing date is 29 December 2025

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated technician to join our friendly Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). You will be working with our emergency care practitioners who provide urgent care in this busy UTC, which is co-located at an acute hospital trust.

East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust is one of the largest Trusts in England and is situated in the heart of the "Garden of England." The Trust has two Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC), at Canterbury and Dover and two co-located UTC, one at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate and the other being at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford

Currently we have a Technician post available within the QEQM UTC. This post is for a band 3 Technician, the applicant must have completed their competencies and training required of the post to be considered for interview. Applications from Band 2's will be considered if for trainee posts. The post holder must have a willingness to work with children, adults and must be aware of the need to undertake shift work to cover the needs of the service; this includes working nights, weekends and public holidays.

Please note previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

We welcome applicants with customer care experience, a good command of written and spoken English, some basic IT skills and a caring and willing attitude; this post is a great opportunity to join employment with the National Health Service one of the world's largest healthcare providers

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with fivehospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in care or equivalent
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy

Skills

• Completed the specialist skills competencies
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
• Basic vital observations Urine analysis
• Assisting in the application of dressings
• Ability to assist trained staff: in supporting limbs during plastering
• Undressing and washing of patients as part of the trauma team
• Undertake basic life support

Experience

• Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable
• Experience of working in an accident and emergency department

Knowledge

• A good understanding of clinical practice
• Demonstrates a patient focused approach
• Knowledge of IT patient systems including Cleo and Datix/Ulysiss
• An awareness of oxygen therapy
• Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes

Other

• To be aware of and adhere to the Trust's Vision, Mission and Values

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust