Critical Care Technician

NHS; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a diligent Critical Care Technician (Band 3) to join our Critical Care Team. The role focuses on providing essential technical support in the assessment and management of critically ill patients, and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use.

You will work closely with nurses and therapies staff, perform safety checks, manage stock, and contribute to accurate documentation and patient care planning to support high‑quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Performing essential safety checks within the department.
• Supporting the distribution of essential stores, supplies and pharmaceuticals throughout the department, to include contribution to the management of stock.
• Support patient care by preparing and decontaminating specialist Critical Care equipment as per manufacturers guidelines.
• Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of clinical equipment in the department through liaison with the medical engineering department.
• Assisting staff with manual handling of complex patients and where requested assist the therapies team with delivery of specific interventions, such as physiotherapy exercise and mouth care.
• Will be required to provide technical support in the assessment and management of Critical Care patients.
• Where requested to by the registered nurse, undertake cannulation, venepuncture, arterial sampling, ECGs, male and female catheterisation.
• To support the registered nurse, where requested, with accurate and contemporaneous documentation, e.g. contribute to patient diaries, care plans, record observations/ fluid balance, pressure area care.
• To ensure up‑to‑date competence/ compliance with Trust mandatory training.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Critical Care Technician

The closing date is 24 September 2026

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated healthcare technicians with a keen interest in caring for the critically ill and their families, to join our Critical Care Team at Dorset County Hospital as a Band 3 Technician. You will be providing essential technical support in the assessment and management of critically ill patients.

This hands‑on role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, strong teamwork skills, and a passion for supporting high‑quality patient care in a fast‑paced environment.

Main duties of the job

• Performing essential safety checks within the department


• Supporting the distribution of essential stores, supplies and pharmaceuticals throughout the department, to include contribution to the management of stock.


• Support patient care by preparing and decontaminating specialist Critical Care equipment as per manufacturers guidelines.


• Contribute to the ongoing maintenance of clinical equipment in the department through liaison with the medical engineering department.


• Assisting staff with manual handling of complex patients and where requested assist the therapies team with delivery of specific interventions, such as physiotherapy exercise and mouth care.


• Will be required to provide technical support in the assessment and management of Critical Care patients.


• Where requested to by the registered nurse, undertake cannulation, venepuncture, arterial sampling, ECGs, male and female catherisation.


• To support the registered nurse, where requested, with accurate and contemporaneous documentation, e.g. contribute to patient diaries, care plans, record observations/ fluid balance, pressure area care.


• To ensure up‑to‑date competence/ compliance with Trust mandatory training.

About us

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to work in partnership to provide high quality, compassionate services and to nurture an environment where people can be at their best. Our vision is healthier lives, empowered citizens, thriving communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under‑represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over‑reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

• Educated to GCSE level of equivalent


• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of the role of a band 3 technician in the deliverance of patient care


• Previous experience in maintaining stock levels in the workplace


• Previous healthcare experience in either primary or secondary care

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication skills combined with the ability to ask and communicate with colleagues in an effective and positive manner


• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate with patients and healthcare professionals


• Basic IT skills


• Ability to work systematically and under pressure in a busy environment


• Understand the principles of patient confidentiality


• Ability to work alphabetically and numerically with accuracy and attention to detail


• Good organisational skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Able to work to given schedules and rotas whilst executing their personal responsibilities with referral to senior staff when required in a timely and efficient manner

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

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust