Job overview

An exciting opportunity has become available to recruit Emergency Care Technician to work within The Emergency Department.  We have a  part time position available.

You must have good communication skills and be able to work well as part of a team. You must be flexible in your approach as you will be required to work days, nights and weekends to meet the needs of the service. In return we offer you a strong commitment to teaching and education, whilst working within a friendly and supportive working environment and a team who are committed to providing and maintaining high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the multi professional team.

You will provide support to the registered nurses as part of a team.

The post holder will be accountable to registered nurses for their nursing practice.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

To provide support in the effective assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients and the management of their care.
To provide clinical support as part of the nursing team in the Emergency Department.
To provide evidence- based holistic patient care for this group of patients using acute nursing knowledge and skills acquired as part of an in house training package.
To be an effective and efficient member of the nursing team in ED. To be a role model and resource to other health care assistants, students and visitors to the department. 

Working for your organisation

The Emergency Department is a 24-hour service provided to the surrounding community, including minor and major illness / injury for adults and children.

We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment.  As a Trust, our guiding principle is “Putting Patients First” and that means giving our patients the best care and experience we can.

Our Poppy’s Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team —  clinical or non-clinical — plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising  individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a  meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values — ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that com