SDEC Technician, Band 3

Job summary

This role requires working effectively with people at all levels as part of a team to support the delivery of assessed care programmes; providing safe patient care in a dynamic clinical environment while adhering to Trust policies and procedures; communicating clearly with patients, including those with compromised ability to do so, and managing routine enquiries and occasional distressing situations; carrying out delegated tasks such as safety checks and routine observations following appropriate training; and consistently delivering high standards of care while acting as a role model for nursing staff.

Additional contract details: Working at both sites CGH and GRH

Additional working pattern details: Need to be able to work 7 days a week, with shift pattern of 8-8 , and 11-11

Main duties of the job

A Band 3 SDEC Technician supports patient assessment by taking routine clinical observations and promptly reporting any abnormalities. They help manage patient flow through the unit to enable timely assessments and same-day discharges. Their clinical tasks include performing ECGs, urinalysis, blood glucose checks, assisting with examinations or minor procedures, and preparing clinical areas and equipment. They provide essential patient care, such as helping with mobility, toileting, nutrition, and overall comfort. The role also includes accurate documentation, supporting admissions and test bookings, arranging transport, and sharing information with the wider team. They maintain infection control standards by ensuring cleanliness and adhering to PPE and safety procedures. Effective communication and teamwork are key, acting as a contact point for patients, families, and staff while coordinating with nursing, medical, and diagnostic teams.

About us

The SDEC team is a very friendly and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. Great care can change everything. Like you, at the Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Trust we want to deliver truly brilliant, integrated care. And just like you, we are ambitious about what we do. We are continually striving to improve patients experience and outcomes.

To do this we have developed an innovative Trustwide Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Service both in Gloucester and Cheltenham Hospitals based on national best-practice guidelines. The aim is to provide increased health outcomes for patients, redesigning the emergency care model so that care can be provided on the same day. Patients admitted through this pathway are seen diagnosed, treated and discharged on the same day, leaving admission to a hospital bed reserved only for very sick patients.