Assistant Technical Officer - Cardiology
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to join our friendly team.
The post will cover Fairfield General Hospital, The Royal Oldham Hospital, Rochdale Infirmary, and Oldham Community Cardiology which form part of the Northern Care Alliance (NCA).
Northern Care Alliance provides a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including ECGs and ambulatory monitoring.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, enjoys a challenge, and works well independently and within a team. We actively encourage professional development and support continuous and future learning opportunities in the department.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Support the cardiac physiologists and cardiology department in a range of investigations. Perform routine ECGs and fit ambulatory monitors on a variety of patients. Work collaboratively on a day-to-day basis with others to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service across the different sites.
To undertake and assist all administration support required in the organisation of the day-to-day running of the service, including answering phone queries, photocopying, etc.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
* Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
* Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
* Knowledge of Information Governance
* Working Knowledge of various IT systems
* Previous NHS experience within a multi-disciplinary environment
* Experience in performing ECGs
* Experience in fitting Holters
* Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Skills & Abilities
* Basic IT skills
* Good organisational 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.
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