Main area Senior Assistant Technical Officer Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Split site post - SaTH and CDC Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (5 of 7 days, one day at a weekend on rotational basis) Job ref 223-ATO-174
Employer The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Town Shrewsbury and Telford Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/03/2025 23:59
Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cardio-Respiratory
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our busy department. This post will be split between The Princess Royal Hospital/The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site and the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) which will be based at Hollinswood House. The Cardio-respiratory floor of the CDC was opened in June 2024 and is an extension of services currently only provided at PRH/RSH sites.
The CDC is a national initiative to improve diagnostic service provision. The aim is to increase diagnostic capacity and reduce health inequality by providing a single point of access to a range of services. Your role will be part of the Cardio-respiratory Department.
The successful applicant will need experience in dealing with the general public, ideally in a healthcare setting. Excellent IT and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
When trained, you will be performing some of our basic diagnostic tests to include performing 12 lead ECGs, fitting longer-term ECG monitors, blood pressure and sleep monitoring. You will also be trained in performing basic respiratory tests (Spirometry/FeNO) and assisting with Exercise ECGs. You will be expected to cover all hospital environments when on the PRH/RSH site and work independently when at the CDC.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of a high-quality Cardio-respiratory Service.
* To perform and/or assist with a range of routine cardiological and respiratory investigations to National Standard as determined by professional guidelines.
Senior Assistant Technical Officers (SATO) are healthcare workers who perform or assist with a range of routine physiological measurement investigations. The results provided are used to determine patient treatment strategies in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
The role requires excellent communication skills to help reassure patients who are often anxious.
A basic knowledge of ECG interpretation will be required to enable the SATO to alert the Medics to any acute ECG changes which require immediate medical attention. There is also a requirement for the post holder to assess potential contraindications and to understand and obtain accurate spirometry results. Full training will be given.
Working for our organisation
The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at both hospital sites with Cardiac Diagnostics based predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital. We are a large, friendly team and you will be working closely with both admin and Physiologists to provide a comprehensive, dynamic diagnostic service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* GCSE A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
* GCSE Grade C Science and/or vocational healthcare qualification
* SCST Certificate in ECG
* Certificate in Spirometry
Experience
* Experience working with the Public
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* ECG experience
* Spirometry experience
Skills
* Organisational skills
* Experience of working with hospital-based software e.g. Cris/Sema
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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
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We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.
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Application numbers
In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
Name Mrs Nina Moran Job title Cardio-respiratory Manager Email address nina.moran@nhs.net Telephone number 01952 641222
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Address The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone 01743 492402
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