East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Urgent Treatment Centre Technician

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Job summary

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.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-2831WHH

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download.

If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Completed the specialist skills competencies
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an accident and emergency department

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good understanding of clinical practice
  • Demonstrates a patient focused approach

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT patient systems including Cleo and Datix/Ulysiss
  • An awareness of oxygen therapy
  • Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes

Other

Essential

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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

  • Completed the specialist skills competencies
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable

  • 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

Essential

  • Experience of working in a care environment with individuals who may be vulnerable

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an accident and emergency department

Knowledge

Essential

  • A good understanding of clinical practice
  • Demonstrates a patient focused approach

Desirable

  • Knowledge of IT patient systems including Cleo and Datix/Ulysiss
  • An awareness of oxygen therapy
  • Hospital and transfer patient paperwork and processes

Other

Essential

  • 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 details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


Employer's website

https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron

Jacek Sokulski

jacek.sokulski1@nhs.net

07955320688

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

344-2831WHH

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital

St Peters Road

Margate

CT9 4AN


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