Apprentice Critical Care Technologist
| Posting date: | 02 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14,722.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £14722.00 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 March 2026 |
| Location: | Leicester, LE1 5WW |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | C9358-26-0151 |
Summary
Assist critical care technicians in the provision of specialist technical support in the area of critical care technology in order to assist in the smooth running of the critical care units. Provide first line maintenance on equipment in the areas of physiological measurement, respiratory technology and biochemical equipment. Maintain quality of performance of equipment in the above areas by applying appropriate regime of checks, quality control procedures and performance assessments. Assist the units in equipment purchases by giving technical advice and arranging equipment demonstrations. Be familiar with the roles of the critical care technicians across all sites in order to provide cover and support. Assist in the training of nursing and medical staff in the correct use of medical equipment. Assist in the set-up of medical equipment including carrying out pre-user checks. Liaise with medical, nursing and other staff as required in the performance of duties. Keep work areas maintained in a safe, clean and tidy manner. Maintain necessary stock levels, especially consumables. Keep senior critical care technologists fully informed of developments on the critical care units. Keep records of all work done. Respond promptly to equipment faults and issues in order to maintain patient safety and flow. The post-holder will need to gain knowledge of all Departmental procedures, safety regulations and any legislation that is relevant to the job.