Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Emergency Department Technician

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity in our Emergency Department for an Emergency Department Technician has now become available. The main duties of the role are:

To support the triage nurses with ECGs, blood tests, cannulas, catheters.

Enabling the nursing triage to operate in a timely manner.

The successful candidate will be approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious and have good communication, a good sense of teamwork and be in good health.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will be taking bloods and inserting cannulas. Insertion of catheters. Completing ECG's.

IT and customer service skills are necessary. Previous Health Care assistant experience in any health care setting is desirable. Suitable candidates must have or be working towards an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health care and have completed their care certificate.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. We are also the Lead Employer for Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP) which has transformed the delivery of health care services in our local community. The Trust is rated as 'Good' by the CQC and named as one of the Top 40 hospitals in the country by CHKS Top Hospital Awards. Our Midwifery Led Unit has been voted one of the best in the country and we consistently do well in the national NHS Staff Survey. The Trust continues to invest in both clinical expansion and a digital future to enable the best experience for both our patients and our workforce.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-MED-7422501

Job locations

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of a Technician within the Emergency Department can be demanding and challenging, but also extremely rewarding for the right individual.

You will be met with a wide scale of patient needs, from Minor injuries through to patients needing to be in the Resus department.

A band 3 Health Technician would be expected to work a 12.5 shift pattern including weekends and bank holiday, being flexible as required. We can offer both full time and part time permanent posts. You would be required to support the clinical team, providing a wide range of duties for the patient and their families and to assist in the efficient management of the department.

Main duties will be taking bloods and inserting cannulas. Insertion of catheters. Completing ECGs. The successful candidate will be approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious and have good communication, a good sense of teamwork and be in good health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role of a Technician within the Emergency Department can be demanding and challenging, but also extremely rewarding for the right individual.

You will be met with a wide scale of patient needs, from Minor injuries through to patients needing to be in the Resus department.

A band 3 Health Technician would be expected to work a 12.5 shift pattern including weekends and bank holiday, being flexible as required. We can offer both full time and part time permanent posts. You would be required to support the clinical team, providing a wide range of duties for the patient and their families and to assist in the efficient management of the department.

Main duties will be taking bloods and inserting cannulas. Insertion of catheters. Completing ECGs. The successful candidate will be approachable, enthusiastic & conscientious and have good communication, a good sense of teamwork and be in good health.

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or above, trained in venapuncture, cannulation and catheter insertion.

Essential

Essential

  • Previous HCA experience required, completed Care certificate.
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Computer literate

Desirable

Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 or above, trained in venapuncture, cannulation and catheter insertion.

Essential

Essential

  • Previous HCA experience required, completed Care certificate.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


Employer's website

https://www.mcht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matrons Assistant

Diane Mckenzie

diane.mckenzie@mcht.nhs.uk

01270278463

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-MED-7422501

Job locations

Mid Cheshire Hospitals Foundation Trust Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ


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