Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Critical Care Technician to join our Critical Care team at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, Eastbourne District General Hospital.
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to work within our well-established team of Nurses and Healthcare Assistants to provide excellent support to our patients and their families, as well as contribute to the smooth running of our Critical Care Unit.
You will have excellent communication skills, be able to work well in a team and be able to work flexibly according to the day-to-day needs of the unit. Ideally you will have experience in a hospital care setting.
This post is full time working predominantly 11.5 hour shifts, internal rotation, both during the week and weekend.
Main duties of the job
The Critical Care Technician (CCA) will work under the supervision of the Senior Critical Care Technician and the Registered Nurse in the provision of care to patients. The CCT will provide technical support to the team and is responsible for the environmental upkeep of the unit. The CCA will contribute fully as a member of the critical care team and aid the smooth running of the ward/department.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of recent educational development
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in care (or equivalent)
- Technical skills in the maintenance of critical care equipment
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous critical care experience
- Experience in hospital / nursing home
- Experience of dealing with distressed relatives and in bereavement situations
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good basic nursing care skills
Desirable
- Competent in role/skills/knowledge as described in job description
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Completed application form correctly
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Training
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of recent educational development
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in care (or equivalent)
- Technical skills in the maintenance of critical care equipment
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
- Previous critical care experience
- Experience in hospital / nursing home
- Experience of dealing with distressed relatives and in bereavement situations
Skills/ Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Good basic nursing care skills
Desirable
- Competent in role/skills/knowledge as described in job description
- IT skills
Other
Essential
- Completed application form correctly
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
