Job overview
We are recruiting for motivated Emergency Medical Technicians to join our Emergency Department team, who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) role is a vital and valued role within the nursing team. The EMT post holder will work collaboratively and co-operatively under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and their families/carers.
EMTs are required to undertake Care Certificate training, which comprises a set of standards developed for the health and care support workforce that underpin the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Post holders are required to undertake the Level 2 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare Support, unless they have already obtained a recognised qualification or experience at a comparable level.
This post is based in the Emergency Department, the post holder may be required to work across the Urgent & Emergency care services at Lister Hospital including: Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC), Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Assisting the nursing staff in maintaining a safe environment and delivering a high standard of patient care.
You will be trained to achieve a high level of practical skills for use within the Emergency Department. It is anticipated that you will be capable of undertaking the following duties: baseline observations, ECG recording, cardiac monitoring, venepuncture, cannulation, and basic life support.
You will also gain experience in wound care and closure techniques, application of support/splintage (under instruction from registered nurse), urinalysis, pregnancy testing, and assisting patients with mobility, nutrition, hygiene, and comfort.
In addition to the various clinical skills you will be expected to learn the basic layout and the functioning of medical equipment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification information pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with patients, relatives, carers and other members of staff of varying levels of understanding
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
- Basic IT skills – ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
- Ability to work to deadlines Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Desirable
- Wound care
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer skills
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
- Health and safety understanding
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of healthcare or care work
- Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
Desirable
- Experience in EMT role or equivalent
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Care Certificate
- GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Maths
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This advert is for Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Department with East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust in Stevenage, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Ambulance and emergency care role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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