Emergency Care Technician - West Bromwich, United Kingdom - Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
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West Bromwich, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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We are seeking enthusiastic, driven Emergency Care Technicians with excellent clinical and communication skills to join the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit ( MSDEC ) at SWBH NHST Trust.

The MSDEC department, this is an acute area currently based across our 2 existing sites, which aims to provide specialised acute service to treat those with varying medical conditions, enabling a significant number of our patients who require emergency care to be managed safely the same day and without the need to admit into hospital.


we are redesigning our services to ensure they are streamlined and consistent with safe, effective patient centred care, Medicine Same day Emergency care (MSDEC) forms an integral part of the redesign.


We would welcome applicants who hold a Level 2 in H&SC qualification who would be prepared to or continue with progression to Level 3.

At Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust we want to deliver truly brilliant, integrated care. Just like you, were ambitious and passionate about what we do.

Were always seeking ways to do more and provide the best compassionate care for our patients and be supportive to our staff.


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 lives

Please see the attached Job description and personal specification for full details of what this role entails


CLINICAL SUPPORT:


  • To undertake specific skills to include amongst others; cannulation,
phlebotomy, collection of blood cultures, electrocardiogram (ECG),
bladder scanning, urinary catheterisation, arterial blood gas sampling and
removal of peripheral venous cannulae.

  • At the instruction of Medicals or Registered Nursing staff, request test and investigations via the appropriate channels.
  • Support professionals with clinical activities by preparing the patients,
offering support to the patient and professionals and assisting to recover
from specific procedures.

  • To re-stock end of trolleys in the resuscitation area following trauma alerts to allow Registered Nursing to continue clinical care.
  • Assist medical and registered nursing staff in administrative duties
including data entry and use of IT systems.

  • Contribute to the maintenance of the safety and security of individuals and their environment, reporting to the nurse in charge any concerns and take appropriate action.
  • Follow appropriate training and update training as deemed necessary to achieve and maintain competence in clinical skills.
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