Urgent Care Technician

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic, highly motivated and reliable Technicians to join our friendly team in our Urgent Treatment Centre.

Technician - Urgent Treatment Centre

Main duties of the job

The role of a Technician within the UTC Department can be demanding and challenging, but also extremely rewarding for the right individual.Our team is skilled, knowledgeable, friendly and supportive and it is committed to deliver the best possible care for our patients and their relatives.You will work along side the Streaming Nurses, ACPs and GPs.

A band 3 Health Technician would be expected to work shift pattern including weekends and bank holidays, being flexible as required.

You would be required to support the clinical team, providing a wide range of duties for the patient and their families and to assist in the efficient management of the department.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. We are also the Lead Employer for Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) which has transformed the delivery of health care services in our local community. The Trust is rated as 'Good' by the CQC and named as one of the Top 40 hospitals in the country by CHKS Top Hospital Awards. Our Midwifery Led Unit has been voted one of the best in the country and we consistently do well in the national NHS Staff Survey. The Trust continues to invest in both clinical expansion and a digital future to enable the best experience for both our patients and our workforce.

Key Messages

Please let us know if you require an adjustment to our recruitment process
Correspondence will be sent to the email address registered to account
Recruitment is based on the Trust's values and behaviours, and the criteria outlined in the specification for the role
Please provide a contact email address for referees
Appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period
You will be required to pay for a DBS disclosure where the post requires one
MCHFT does not reimburse travel to interview expenses
All employees are encouraged to look after their health and wellbeing
Smoking cessation advice and support can be accessed by all our staff right from the start of their employment with us.

Date posted

23 August 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-COMM-2932

Job locations

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

Middlewich Road

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties for the role will be taking bloods and inserting cannulas, completing ECGs, urine analysis and observations. Some of these duties could at times be classed as unpleasant, ie exposure to bodily fluids. The successful candidate will be approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious and have good communication, a good sense of teamwork and be in good physical health.

IT and customer service skills are necessary. Previous Health Care assistant experience in any health care setting is desirable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

IT and customer service skills are necessary. Previous Health Care assistant experience in any health care setting is desirable.

Person Specification

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or above, trained in venapuncture, cannulation and catheter insertion.

Essential

Previous HCA experience required.

Person Specification

Essential

Computer literate

Desirable

Essential

NVQ Level 2 or above, trained in venapuncture, cannulation and catheter insertion.

Essential

Previous HCA experience required.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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