Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a candidate to fulfill a technical support role. The position requires strong communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a proactive approach to learning. Essential qualifications include a minimum of GCSE grade C in English, Mathematics, and a relevant Science subject. The postholder will have access to vulnerable individuals and must be willing to undergo a background check. This role requires flexibility and the ability to manage one's workload effectively.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum technical/scientific/craft support role within a technical service environment.
• Possess an awareness of basic electrical safety.
• Have undergone technical/scientific training or training as a support worker in a front-line patient environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic computer literacy

Ability to organise and manage own workload

Motivation in developing new skills

Education

Minimum of GCSE grade C in English, Mathematics and a relevant Science subject

ONC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science or engineering subject

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HUTH would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Good general education, with a minimum of GCSE grade C pass in English, Mathematics and a relevant Science subject (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• ONC/BTEC or equivalent qualification in an appropriate science or engineering subject

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• Have some basic technical/scientific/craft level knowledge
• Possess an awareness of basic electrical safety
• Basic computer literacy
• 2 years minimum technical/scientific/craft support role, within a technical service environment or studied Engineering at College or in higher education.

Desirable criteria

• Medical equipment support knowledge
• An understanding of electrical safety in relation to medical equipment.
• Understanding of medical equipment safety issues.
• Familiar with computer databases and stock data recording systems
• Have undergone some form of in-service technical/scientific training or training as a support worker in a front-line patient environment.
• Possess experience in a technical support role in a medical environment.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Aptitude for working within a team
• Ability to carry out routine tasks and provide records of work completed
• Ability to organise and manage own workload
• Maintain a flexible approach to changes in working practices and accept change readily
• Professional interest in developing and advancing knowledge and skills

Desirable criteria

• Capable of working without close supervision

Attributes & Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Shows motivation in developing new skills
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable
• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from all hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 608.3KB)