Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Parkgate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital. The role involves delivering a range of diagnostic tests, including spirometry and FeNO, and supporting sleep services across Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Diagnostic Hub and community clinics on Wirral.

The post requires adherence to ARTP standards, completion of ARTP certification within 12 months, and a full UK driving license with

Qualifications

• Educated to B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent to enable development of professional skills desirable.
• ARTP Spirometry Certification or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide spirometry and FeNO assessments as part of the respiratory physiology team (with training).
• Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
• Assist physiologists with delivery of sleep service (gather consumables).
• Report issues of patient concern as identified.
• Evaluate, interpret, and present test results per departmental policy.
• Ensure timely completion of duties and maintain comprehensive clinical records.
• Provide general administrative support by assisting in day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.

Skills

Driving license

Respiratory knowledge

Administrative skills

Education

B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

The closing date is 19 November 2026

We are recruiting an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital, Ward 37, Respiratory Lab. The post holder will be required to provide support within the Respiratory Diagnostics Service to deliver high quality diagnostic investigations. They will be expected to follow policies and procedures appropriate to the task and to liaise with senior physiologists as appropriate. They will be also required to adhere to ARTP standards when performing spirometry and to successfully complete certification and registration, within a specific time scale of 12 months from registration with the ARTP. The post holder will be expected to work across various sites: Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Diagnostic Hub as well as community clinics across Wirral. Therefore the suitable candidate should hold a full valid UK driving license and have business insurance on their vehicle.

Main duties of the job

• With training and experience, provide all types of spirometry and FeNO assessments as part of the respiratory physiology team.
• Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
• To help the physiologists with the delivery of the sleep service e.g. gathering the consumables needed for the clinic.
• Responsible for reporting issues of patient concern if they have been identified.
• Evaluate, interpret, and present all test results in a format in line with departmental policy.
• Ensure prompt completion of own duties via the hospital computer system to maintain comprehensive records of procedures.
• Provide general administrative support by assisting in the day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.

About us

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

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

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

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Assistant Technical Officer position available at WUTH.

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Educated to B'TEC/NVQ or equivalent to enable development of professional skills desirable
• ARTP Spirometry Certification or willingness to work towards

Knowledge and Skills

• Ongoing in-house training and short course (development in post)
• Basic knowledge and understanding of respiratory

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.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust