Band 3 assistant technical officer's

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Liverpool is looking for an Assistant Technical Officer to support the Cardio Respiratory unit. The role entails undertaking clinical investigations, assisting with equipment management, and ensuring safety standards. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, along with strong communication and organizational skills. This permanent position offers flexible working hours and a commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Employee support and training

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent work-based experience.
• Good communication and organizational skills with ability to work to deadlines.
• Commitment to high standards of work and effective teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical physiology investigations, including ECG recording.
• Assist in stock control of consumables used in clinical physiology.
• Ensure safe use of departmental equipment and confirm accuracy of equipment faults.
• Maintain clean and tidy procedure environments.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above

Job description

Assistant Technical Officer – Cardio Respiratory (Band 3)

Job Ref: 287-AMED-270-25-A | Contract: Permanent | Hours: 22.5 hours per week (TBA) | Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum (Yearly)

Closing date: 17/12/2025 23:59

Job Overview

Previous applicants need not apply. Preferred discussion of working days and flexible working hours system. Clinical experience is essential.

We are looking for a Band 3 Assistant Technical Officer to join the Cardio Respiratory unit community team at Royal Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool. The role will support the Cardiorespiratory Department in delivering high standard Cardiac Physiological service and patient care.

Main Duties

The post holder will:

• Undertake a range of clinical physiology investigations, including recording ECGs, fitting and removal of ambulatory monitoring devices.
• Assist in stock control of consumables used in clinical physiology.
• Ensure safe use of departmental equipment and recognise and confirm accuracy of reported equipment faults, documenting and correcting them as necessary.
• Maintain clean and tidy procedure environments.
• Assist with maintenance of local risk management policies.

Responsibilities Overview

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification. Details can be obtained from the Department.

Qualifications & Person Specification

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent work‑based experience.
• Good communication, organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines, and under pressure in an emotive environment.
• Commitment to completing work tasks at a high standard and ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience as an ATO.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting.
• Competency in Electrocardiography procedures and Spirometry.
• Enrolled Member of SCST.

Notice & Immigration

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, we cannot offer right‑to‑work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity, encouraging applicants from under‑represented groups: Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, LGBTQ+, disabled, male and age 16‑24. Staff must comply with safeguarding children and adults policies, attend mandatory safeguarding training and adhere to the Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace scheme. The Trust has a zero‑tolerance approach to abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Flexible Working

The Trust welcomes flexible working requests and will consider a variety of arrangements from day one, including reduced hours, compressed hours, fixed shifts, time back in lieu and home working.

Application Process

Applicants should keep their email account, including spam/junk folders, up to date as we will use it to contact you. Staff members within the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group can apply internally. Only applicants who clearly meet the person specification will be shortlisted. We reserve the right to close vacancies once enough applications have been received to shortlist candidates. Please apply without delay.

Application Documents

Job Description (PDF, 407.3KB)
Risk assessment (PDF, 344.6KB)
Recruitment Documents (PDF, 383.5KB)

Contact

Adam Worthington – Deputy Head of Department
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: [phone]

Other Relevant Information

Trust certifies that applicants will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and may need to pay DBS fees as outlined. DBS applications submitted from 2 Dec will be subject to new fee rates. Skilled visa applicants must provide criminal record certificates from each country lived in for 12 months or more over the past ten years.