Job summary We are looking for highly motivated, forward-thinking individual to become part of our committed team who work in the Cardio-Respiratory Department as an Assistant Technical Officer. You will be proficient in a range of investigations, performing ECG, Blood Gas analysis, Ambulatory Monitor Hook Up etc. An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post. Main duties of the job ECG's throughout the Trust - wards, clinics, A & E and other departments Cardiac monitoring during clinical procedures eg. cardioversions, carotid sinus massage and valsalva manoeuvres Basic spirometry and Peak Flows Arterial blood gas analysis Non-invasive BP measurement Blood glucose measurement Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory ECG & BP hook up Actively participate at cardiac arrests Participate in audit collection Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and reporting of any faults to a senior physiologist About us Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services Acute Care Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales. Achievements o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 409-6904121 Job locations Whiston Hospital Warrington Rd Prescot L35 5DR Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES ECGs throughout the Trust wards, clinics, A & E and other departments Cardiac monitoring during clinical procedures eg. cardioversions, carotid sinus massage and valsalva manoeuvres Basic spirometry and Peak Flows Arterial blood gas analysis Non-invasive BP measurement Blood glucose measurement Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory ECG & BP hook up Actively participate at cardiac arrests Participate in audit collection 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 Compliance with OOH rota 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 Field calls to senior on-call staff TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of trainees Job description Job responsibilities KEY DUTIES ECGs throughout the Trust wards, clinics, A & E and other departments Cardiac monitoring during clinical procedures eg. cardioversions, carotid sinus massage and valsalva manoeuvres Basic spirometry and Peak Flows Arterial blood gas analysis Non-invasive BP measurement Blood glucose measurement Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory ECG & BP hook up Actively participate at cardiac arrests Participate in audit collection 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 Compliance with OOH rota 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 Field calls to senior on-call staff TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision of trainees Person Specification Qualifiations Essential Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/qualification/ experience in a healthcare role IT qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system Be able to work under remote supervision At least 6 months experience as a basic ATO Be competent in performing ECG, spirometry, ambulatory hook up & blood gas analysis Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills Person Specification Qualifiations Essential Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience Desirable NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/qualification/ experience in a healthcare role IT qualification Knowledge & Experience Essential Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system Be able to work under remote supervision At least 6 months experience as a basic ATO Be competent in performing ECG, spirometry, ambulatory hook up & blood gas analysis Skills Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills 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. Employer details Employer name Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Address Whiston Hospital Warrington Rd Prescot L35 5DR Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)