Assistant Technical Officer

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to join their Cardio-Respiratory Department. This fixed-term role involves supporting a range of investigations, requiring healthcare experience and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a welcoming environment and opportunities for ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Educated to B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent (desirable).
• ARTP Spirometry Certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Previous healthcare experience or experience working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support various investigations including ECGs and BP monitoring.
• Assist senior physiologists with Echo and provide ward cover with ECGs.

Skills

Patient Interaction

Commitment to CPD

Education

B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent

ARTP Spirometry Certification

Job description

Go back Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 29 May 2025

The Cardio-Respiratory Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Technical Officer to join our busy, expanding multi-disciplinary team for a fixed-term contract.

At present, Wirral University Teaching Hospital has 8 Cardiologists and 7 Respiratory Physicians and is developing services in various areas of the department.

Main duties of the job

The department offers an extensive range of investigations, which assistants deliver and support, including ECGs, Tapes, BP monitoring, Event monitoring, TOE assistants, ambulatory download, assisting senior physiologists with Echo, and ward cover with ECGs.

About us

All new colleagues can expect a warm and friendly welcome from Wirral from the very first contact. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is located on The Wirral peninsula, known for its stunning coastline and beautiful countryside, offering great activities for residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in North West England, with the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide high-quality acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff serving a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West area.

Our trust has about 855 beds and a financial turnover exceeding £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links, including motorway, train, bus, or ferry, and is within easy reach of Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, and North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job overview and attached Job description for more information about the Assistant Technical Officer position at WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Educated to B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent to develop professional skills (desirable)
• ARTP Spirometry Certification or willingness to obtain it
• Previous healthcare experience or experience working in a healthcare setting

Knowledge and Skills

• Participation in ongoing in-house training and short courses for professional development
• Experience working with patients
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with the ability to identify learning needs and set personal objectives

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust