Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

NHS; Wirral; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital. The role involves delivering spirometry and sleep-related investigations across Wirral sites and community clinics.

You will work under supervision, adhere to ARTP standards, and aim to complete ARTP registration within 12 months of joining. A full UK driving license and willingness to travel between Arrowe Park, Clatterbridge

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Spirometry testing

Sleep monitoring

Data interpretation

Formation

BTEC/NVQ or equivalent

ARTP Spirometry Certification

Outils

ARTP Spirometry Certification

Description du poste

Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Band 3

Main area Respiratory and Sleep Science Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Monday to friday 9am till 5pm, multi-site (travel across wirral required) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 408-26-862

Site Wirral University Teaching Hospital Town Wirral Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

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

General Information

Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information

If the post you are applying for requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, please note that, in line with Trust policy, the cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.

For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.

For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.

Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.

The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:

The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK

Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for apprenticeship opportunities in relation to the role they are applying for. Eligibility is determined by specific residency requirements set by government funding rules and is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Our organisation cannot guarantee eligibility for all applicants.

UK nationals or individuals with the right of abode typically meet the residency requirement if they have been ordinarily resident in the UK, the British Overseas Territories, or the Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) for at least three years prior to the start date of the apprenticeship.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship. Please note that it is the responsibility of applicants to assess their own eligibility for visa sponsorship in relation to the role they are applying for. Our organisation cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles, and eligibility is determined by the UK Home Office’s points-based immigration system on a case-by-case basis. For further information please see: Skilled Worker Visa Eligible Occupations and Codes .

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to check that they meet the current English language requirements before submitting an application for a role where they would require a visa application. Full details are available here Skilled Worker visa: Knowledge of English - GOV.UK

This information does not constitute legal advice, and we strongly recommend seeking independent legal guidance tailored to your individual circumstances.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all unborn babies, children and adults and is signed up to both the Wirral Safeguarding Children’s Partnership and the Wirral Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board associated policies and procedures. All Trust staff must be familiar with, and adhere to these procedures. It is the post holders responsibility to attended the Trusts mandatory training Protecting Vulnerable People training, and to follow the relevant Trusts polices and practice guidance.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.