Assistant Technical Officer

Integrated Care System; Chester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to support the Cardiovascular Department. The role involves performing ECGs, maintaining patient records, and adapting diagnostic procedures for various patient groups. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications, NVQ Level 3 in healthcare, and basic IT skills. The position offers flexible working hours of 37.5 and 30 hours per week. Good luck with your application.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in healthcare is necessary.
• Basic IT skills needed for record maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine procedures including ECGs and ambulatory monitoring.
• Maintain accurate patient records in manual and electronic formats.
• Adapt tests for different patient demographics.

Skills

Numeric and Literacy Skills

Basic IT skills

Ability to respond to unexpected changes

Customer interaction experience

Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system

Remote supervision capability

Competence in ECG and ambulatory hook up

Education

GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience in a healthcare role

Job description

Go back Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 13 August 2025

Two opportunities have arisen within the Cardio, Respiratory and Vascular Department (CRV) at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for, an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) with working hours of 37.5 and 30 hours per week to support the provision of our 5 day service.

This will include working in both an Outpatient and Inpatient setting which, is rotated through the week to ensure workload is distributed fairly and both Outpatient and Inpatient service provision is maintained.

Main duties of the job

• .Performing routine and non-routine procedures, including ECGs and hook-up of ambulatory monitoring with the knowledge and skills developed through external and in house training to NVQ3 equivalent level. Ensuring that ECG placements are accurate and the procedure is performed to the highest level, following the SCST guideline.
• To maintain accurate patient records in both electronic and written format. To submit and maintain activity data using manual and electronic means in line with trust and departmental policies.
• Being aware of any adaptations that need to be made when performing these tests i.e. performing an ECG on paediatrics compared with adults. Using own judgement when something needs escalating to a senior member of staff

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience in a healthcare role.

Knowledge and Experience

• Numeric and Literacy Skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Able to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
• Previous work / life experience requiring involvement with the public
• 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 and ambulatory hook up

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 name

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust