Ato Cardiac Physiology

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Rhyl; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking an Assistant Technical Officer on a part-time basis to join the Cardiac Physiology team in Ysbyty Glan Clwyd. The role focuses on performing ECGs with high-quality tracing and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will work across clinics, wards, and SCBU, using SCST guidelines to place electrodes and troubleshoot artefacts. Welsh language ability is desirable, and applications in Welsh are welcome.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Able to communicate with different patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs on adults and paediatrics with clear, legible traces.
• Place electrodes according to SCST guidelines to obtain quality recordings.
• Reduce artefact and troubleshoot ambulatory monitoring (Event, 24h, 48h, 7 day, BP).
• Instruct patients on equipment use and set event monitor modes as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient communication

Education

4 GCSEs or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 050-ACS817-1026

Closing date: 28 October 2026

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent

Essential skills

• Examples of teamwork

Essential personal qualities

• Able to communicate with different patient groups

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Cardiac Physiology, Claire Gallagher, [e-mail], 03000846500

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.