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We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Urgent Care Technician (UCT) to join our team at Corby Urgent Care Centre. As a key member of our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), you will be supporting the clinical team to deliver high-quality care in a safe environment that meets the needs of our patients. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills, while making a real difference in people’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake a range of clinical tasks including phlebotomy, ECG, bladder scanning, application of casts, and vital sign measurements.
* Support registered professionals in patient preparation, recovery, and assisting during clinical procedures.
* Provide practical support and guidance to patients to help improve their health and encourage healthier lifestyles.
* Re-stock clinical areas, assist with administrative duties, and ensure diagnostic requests are expedited.
* Participate in health promotion activities and primary prevention initiatives.
* Maintain confidentiality in line with Caldicott requirements and ensure patient privacy and dignity at all times.
* Provide support and encouragement to patients in self-managing their conditions.
* Work collaboratively with the MDT, attend team huddles, and ensure that high standards of patient care are met.
About You:
* Experience in clinical environments such as general practice, minor injury units, A&E, or the ambulance service is desirable.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
* Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
* Capable of working under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
* Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.
* Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to use IT systems and manage data entry effectively.
* A passion for improving the health and well-being of patients and their communities.
What we offer (benefits)
* NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
* 25 days (5 weeks / 200 hours) annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro-rata, if part-time)
* Extra days leave for work anniversary each year
* Enhanced Maternity, Maternity Support (Paternity), Adoption pay
* Unsocial hours payment at 0.3 on a Saturday and Sunday, to be applied to your standard rate (1.0) or overtime rate (1.5)
* Family friendly employment policies
* Special and Significant Event Leave
* Participation in OMG’s refer a friend scheme
* 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program run by awarding winning Health Assured
* Eye care scheme – free eye test plus a contribution towards glasses
* Cycle to work scheme
About Corby Urgent Care Centre
Corby Urgent Care Centre offers a high standard of unscheduled care from early morning to late evening for patients attending with a wide variety of undifferentiated conditions.
The centre is staffed primarily by our team of experienced urgent care clinicians with additional support from other clinical and non-clinical members of staff.
The team is made up of a mixed MDT including GP,s Advanced Practitioners, Nurses and Urgent Care Technicians. The team is also supported by the Non Clinical team. They all work together to create a positive and rewarding workplace environment for colleagues delivering a high-quality experience for patients.
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