Critical Care Scientist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated, team player with good communication skills to join our well-established Critical Care Technology team at Broomfield Hospital, where you will have a great chance to develop your skills, knowledge and experience in critical care, and enhance the role as an integral part of the critical care MDT providing critical care for patients in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas. The other critical care units

It is essential that you have a high technical ability and relevant work experience in an acute hospital environment, however we will develop and train you to a higher level and enhance your current knowledge / skills allowing you to develop into this rewarding technical support role.

This role is for Band 6 technologists, however if you do not meet the required criteria but show transferable skills and strong potential, you may be considered to take up this position as a training and development Band 5 role, with responsibilities adjusted accordingly then once you complete our competency-based training programme successfully you will progress to a permanent Band 6.

Main duties of the job

Our Critical Care Scientists (CCS's) are specially trained healthcare scientists who work collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team providing scientific expertise and knowledge of the physiology and technology involved in the delivery of care to critically ill patients being multi-skilled and adaptable with wide ranging functions that assist in the provision of high-quality care.

As our CCS you will support advanced clinical practice, development of clinical services and adoption of new technologies in response to scientific innovations, undertake scientific and clinical roles, including working directly with patients and providing advice to medical, nursing and other staff in the critical care setting about the safe and effective use of medical devices.

Your role is to provide specialist advice and expertise on all aspects of critical care technology., promote the culture of safe and effective use of technological systems for the benefit and care of critically ill patients and maintain effective communication with patients, fellow healthcare professionals, suppliers and engineers to ensure seamless and evolving service delivery.

Your main duties will include equipment management, providing training and development, responsibility for point of care testing (POCT) and participating in the transfer of critically ill patients.

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

Court Road

Chelmsford

CM1 7ET

Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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