Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital, Ward 37, Respiratory Lab.

The post holder will provide diagnostic support, perform spirometry and FeNO, prepare sleep monitors and assist in the sleep service delivery, while aiming to complete ARTP certification within 12 months and working across Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge Diagnostic Hub and Wirral community clinics.

Qualifications

• Will provide spirometry and FeNO assessments as part of the respiratory physiology team.
• Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
• Assist physiologists with the delivery of the sleep service and clinic consumables.
• Report issues of patient concern as needed.
• Evaluate, interpret and present test results per departmental policy.
• Maintain comprehensive records of procedures in the hospital system.
• Provide general administrative support for day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide all types of spirometry and FeNO assessments.
• Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
• Help deliver the sleep service by gathering consumables for the clinic.
• Report issues of patient concern when identified.
• Interpret and present test results in line with policy.
• Ensure timely completion of duties and maintain records.
• Support day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.

Skills

Driving license

Education

ARTP registration within 12 months

Job description

Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Company:

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

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 tofollow 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.

• 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.

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.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

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Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Company: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: Wirral, CH49 5PE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 5 Nov 2026

Closing date: 5 Dec 2026

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.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.