Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiorespiratory
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- 3 years (Fixed term for 3 years)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 409-6376401
- Employer
- Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Whiston Hospital
- Town
- Prescot
- Salary
- £22,383 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Technical Officer
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
3 fixed term positions – 2 x 3 year posts; 1 x 2 year post
Main hours of work; Shift system, 24/7 inc. weekends
We are looking for highly motivated, forward-thinking,
individuals to join our committed team who work in the Cardio-Respiratory Department. You will be trained in a range of procedures eg . Electrocardiograms (ECG), Spirometry, Blood Gas Analysis.
Successful applicants will be expected to achieve a set of work-based competencies over a 6 month period, before progression into Band 3 level. Support and training will be provided. Failure to successfully complete this training may result in termination of contract.
Successful applicants will require an enhanced disclosure from the criminal records bureau.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
The Cardio-Respiratory Department provides a high quality service for all cardiac and respiratory diagnostic investigations. A 24/7 service is provided for basic investigations such as ECG and spirometry which is provided by Senior ATO’s and Assistant Practitioners.
- You will be aware of the full range of procedures provided by the department.
- You will undertake a wide range of work activities
As an ATO you will be expected to :
- Adhere strictly to all Department and Trust policies
Maintain and promote a smart, professional image at all times.
- Housekeeping duties
- Performing ECG’s in clinics and other departments
- Blood glucose measurement
- Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory hook up
- Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and reporting of any faults to a senior physiologist
Working for our organisation
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- Housekeeping duties
- Performing ECG’s in clinics and other departments
- Blood glucose measurement
- Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory hook up
- Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and reporting of any faults to a senior physiologist
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow the Department Mission Statement
- ACE Behavioural Standards
- Compliance with all Departmental & Trust policies and procedures
- Attendance & Punctuality
- Adherence to Uniform & Infection Control policy
- Health & Safety
- Request help if required
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Basic clerical and administration duties
- Monitoring of stock levels
- Participate in audit collection
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/qualification/ experience in a healthcare role
- IT qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system
- Be able to work under remote supervision
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in addition to working independently
Other
Essential criteria
- Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role
- Committed to Continual Professional Development
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Duffin
- Job title
- Cardiac Clinical Physiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01744646360
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