Job overview
The Emergency Department Technician role will be someone who will need a NVQ level 3 or equivalent (2 x A-levels) - or NVQ level 2 or equivalent (5 x GCSE'S A-C, including English and maths) with relevant experience in an acute setting or phlebotomy.
The candidate will have a hospital induction and then an in house induction with our Practice Development Team. A dedicated senior nurse will be allocated to you and they will be your point of contact for training, development and any concerns.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidates will be rotated throughout the Emergency Department assisting the nursing team. The job role will consist of:
1. ECG’S
2. Urinalysis
3. Urine pregnancy testing
4. Covid/ flu swabs
5. Observations/neurological observations
6. Chaperone doctors/ nurses
7. Assisting the nurses
8. Basic nursing care
9. Wound care
10. Plasters
11. Assisting with minor injuries procedures
12. After training, we will expect candidates to be able to do cannulation and venepuncture
Working for our organisation
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will at all times work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the department.
13. You will work to the level of your experience, assessed competence and skills acquired within the post.
14. You will require immediate and direct supervision in areas of unfamiliar work. You should not undertake any task that you are unfamiliar with.
Besides de duties already mention above as,
15. ECG’S
16. Urinalysis
17. Urine pregnancy testing
18. Covid/ flu swabs
19. Observations/neurological observations
20. Chaperone doctors/ nurses
21. Assisting the nurses
22. Basic nursing care
23. Wound care
24. Plasters
25. Assisting with minor injuries procedures
26. After training, we will expect candidates to be able to do cannulation and venepuncture
We will also expect candidates to:
COMMUNICATION:
27. Recognise and maintain confidentiality of information relating to patients and their records
28. Ensure clarity in communicating with patients and their relatives as well as other team members and in answering questions within the sphere of ones own knowledge.
29. Report changes in patients condition to the registered nurse on duty and participate in shift hand over to ensure effective continuity of care.
30. Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and others significant to them, enabling patients to maintain their interests, identity and emotional well-being.
31. Welcome patients, their families and other visitors to the department. Introduce them to the facilities and services provided.
32. Answer the telephone on a clear, friendly, helpful and professional manner. Take any messages accurately and refer to a registered nurse/midwife as necessary.
33. Demonstrate a caring approach to patients, their families and visitors and to have good verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
IMPLEMENTATION OF NURSING PRACTICE
34. Assist with admitting, discharging, transferring and escorting patients in line with Trust policies.
35. Contribute to the promotion of equality for all individuals by supporting anti-discriminatory practice, patient/client choice and acknowledging individuals personal beliefs and identity.
36. Maintain personal and organisational standards of health, safety and security.
37. Appropriately respond in the event of a health/clinical emergency.
MANAGEMENT
38. Manage time effectively and perform allocated tasks within a reasonable period, knowing when to seek support, assistance and advice from other team members.
39. Undertake general clerical duties that may be associated with the smooth running of the department/area.
40. Assist in the maintenance of department equipment and stock levels, e.g. equipment, linen, catering supplies, etc.
PROBLEM SOLVING
41. Identify and report any untoward incident/accident, problem and risk as soon as possible to the nurse/midwife in charge.
TEAM WORKING
42. Participate as a member of the team in fulfilling departmental administrative, clerical and housekeeping duties, e.g. booking transport, appointments, maintaining patient’s records, requisitions etc.
43. Participate, with all team members, in maintaining and monitoring standards and assisting with audits. Help to identify potential improvements within the environment.
44. Contribute to the team as an active member, always demonstrating a flexible and co-operative approach
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
45. NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
46. NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential criteria
47. Experience of Working in a NHS Setting
48. Experience of working in a NHS Emergency Department
49. Evidence of being competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
Desirable criteria
50. Basic Life Support Adults
51. Basic Life Support Paediatric
Knowledge
Essential criteria
52. Understanding of ED performance targets
53. Knowledge of clinical governance and the importance to perform it
54. Evidence of being familiar with vital signs and monitoring early warning scores
55. Recognising sings of deteoration and when to escalate
56. Ability to assist with plastering
57. Ability to assist with wound care and basic first aid
Desirable criteria
58. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
59. Ability to prioritise workload
60. Ability to use electronic patients record's system
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.