Emergency Care Technician Paediatrics

at  Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to join our Paediatric Emergency department team. in this dynamic and busy department, as we continue to develop patient led services and expand roles that reflect the on-going changes in Emergency healthcare.
We would welcome applications from candidates who have completed their NVQ level 2 and 3 in health care, including experience within a paediatric health care setting ideally Hospital setting .
The Emergency Care Technician role involves working closely with the nursing team to develop patient centered services and carry out all basic healthcare duties. This role also provides you with an excellent opportunity to use and develop your existing skills.
You will be expected to provide safe and effective care to our paediatric patients, and to have a great knowledge around safeguarding procedures, and how to complete referrals. You will be responsible for escalating concerns around sick patients and working closely and under supervision with the nursing team and medical DRs. You will carry out patient observations, ECGs, plastering and general care needs.
This position is to provide cover during the hours of 7am until 19:30 and 19:00 to 07:30 - 365 days a year, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

WE HAVE THREE NEWLY EMERGING STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES:

Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role including essential criteria

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