Assistant Technical Officer | Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lancashire is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join their Clinical Neurophysiology department. In this role, you will assist with medical procedures involving EMG/NCS investigations and contribute to the administrative tasks of the service. Ideal candidates will have 4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science, alongside proven IT skills. The position offers a structured training program within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs (including English, Maths, and Science) required.
• Proven IT skills necessary.
• Experience working with people is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating medical equipment for Consultant Neurophysiologists and Clinical Physiologists.
• Contribute to administrative processes of the Neurophysiology service.
• Collaborate daily with staff to meet service needs.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

4 GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a role where every day brings variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a real difference to patients? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Neurophysiology department as an Assistant Technical Officer.

Based at Royal Preston Hospital, you’ll be part of a busy, welcoming team that delivers Neurophysiology services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. With service expansion underway, this is a fantastic time to join us and grow with the department. While the main base is in Preston, there may be opportunities to support services at other hospital sites.

We’re passionate about training and professional development, and you’ll benefit from a structured training programme with full support and competency-based assessments to help you succeed in your role.

The Neurophysiology department in Preston has a busy, friendly team of staff who provide a Neurophysiology service across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Expansion of services is currently under development. The job is based at Royal Preston Hospital but a need to work on other hospital sites is a possibility.

Role Summary

• To provide assistance as required and operate medical equipment for Consultant Neurophysiologists and Clinical Physiologists across a range of procedures, predominantly EMG/NCS investigations.
• Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the administrative processes of the Neurophysiology service.
• Work collaboratively with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the service needs are met.

What we’re looking for

• 4 GCSEs (including English, Maths, and Science)
• Proven IT skills
• Experience working with people (preferred, but not essential)

You will support a team of Clinical Physiologists and Consultant Neurophysiologists to perform a range of Neurophysiological investigations, predominantly assisting medical staff during EMG/NCS investigations.

Non-clinical responsibilities include preparation and cleaning of clinical areas, in addition to supporting the administrative team, answering the telephone, working on reception and generally contributing to the smooth running of the department.

The Neurophysiology department is committed to training and the continued professional development of staff. Expansion of services is currently under development.

This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025.