ATO Cardiac Physiology

NHS; Bodelwyddan; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (NHS) is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer to join the Cardiac Physiology team on a part-time basis (17 hours per week). The role involves performing ECGs on adults and paediatrics, placing electrodes accurately and ensuring high-quality traces, with a pro rata salary of £26,813–£27,890 per year.

The post requires good teamwork, communication skills, and preferably the ability to speak Welsh.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Examples of teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs on adults and paediatric patients with high accuracy.
• Place electrodes according to SCST guidelines to obtain a good trace.
• Troubleshoot ambulatory monitoring (Event, 24h, 48h, 7 day, BP) and connect equipment.
• Instruct patients on equipment use and set event monitor mode per patient symptoms.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

4 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Main area Cardiac Physiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 17 hours per week (To be discussed) Job ref 050-ACS817-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Ysbyty Glan Clwyd Town Bodelwyddan Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 28/10/2026 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Technical Officer to join the team in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd on a part time basis.

We are a busy department providing a wide range of cardiac investigations and are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to join the team.

Main duties of the job

To perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics, ensuring accuracy and the highest standard of legibility in the department, clinics on the ward and in SCBU. To be able to place electrodes according to SCST National guidelines in order to obtain a good quality trace.

To have a working knowledge of all means available to reduce artefact and baseline wander, troubleshooting any Ambulatory monitoring (both Event, 24 hour, 48 hour, 7 day and BPs), to be able to connect equipment to patients to ensure good quality ECG recording. To be aware of how to reduce artefact.

To instruct patients in the use of the equipment. To set the event monitor to a mode suitable for each patient according to their symptoms.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent

Skills

• Examples of teamwork

Personal Qualities

• Able to communicate with different patient groups
• Ability to speak Welsh

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

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.