Job overview
The post holder is expected to work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality care for patients with acute illness or injury within the Emergency Department.
The post holder will take part in a training programme to become competent in the role of an Emergency Department Technician
You will start as a trainee Emergency Department Technician on band 2 and will progress to band 3 once training completed within 6 months and complete the Care Certificate within 12 months.
Main duties of the job
1. Perform personal care such as washing and toileting, transfers of patients in wheelchairs, on trolleys or in beds in and around the department and hospital and assist patients with mobility as part of daily duties.
2. Ensure Patients hydration and nutritional needs are met.
3. Assist Registered Nurses in the assessment of nursing needs and implementation of care required by patients in conjunction with nursing observations, medical requirement and with the co-operation and partnership of the patient and their relatives.
4. Carry out routine observations, record Electro Cardio Graphs (ECG’s), Blood glucose monitoring, ketone testing as required and take and analyse routine urine specimens/ bloods at the request of registered nurses.
5. Carry out treatments such as primary wound closure using skin adhesive or Steri-Strips, application of Plaster of Paris splints and Dressings.
6. Perform Venepuncture and Intra-Venous Cannulation at the request of registered nurses.
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.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities
7. Use good communication skills to disseminate information and promote and maintain good working relationships within the department and trust wide.
8. Promote the use of communications skills to overcome language and understanding difficulties when interacting with patients and their relatives.
9. Be able to show empathy and compassion on a frequent basis, when caring for people who are experiencing bereavement or have a relative who is critically ill.
10. Be able to use communication skills when taking telephone queries about the condition of patients or from patients or their relatives who have a complaint.
11. To assist in establishing the promotion of health and the prevention of illness.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
12. NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent experience
13. Care Certificate or working towards
Desirable criteria
14. NVQ Level 2 with Specialist A&E Experience
Experience
Essential criteria
15. Experience of Working in a Care Setting
Desirable criteria
16. Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
17. Basic Life Support Adults
18. Basic Life Support Paediatric
19. First Aid at Work
Knowledge
Essential criteria
20. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
21. Ability to work under pressure
22. Ability to prioritise workload
Desirable criteria
23. Demonstrable organisational skills
24. Knowledge of clinical governance
25. Understanding of ED performance targets
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
26. Open/Reflective/Warm/Approachable
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.