Senior Assistant Technical Officer

Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Shrewsbury is looking for a Senior Assistant Technical Officer to enhance the Cardio-respiratory Department. Responsibilities include assisting with routine cardiological tests and reassuring patients. Ideal candidates will have excellent IT and communication skills, along with experience in dealing with the public, preferably in a healthcare setting. This position offers training and support while working in a dynamic team focused on diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• Ability to perform basic diagnostic tests will be part of the role.
• Training in physiological measurement will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in provision of high-quality Cardio-respiratory Service.
• Perform or assist with routine cardiological and respiratory investigations.
• Reassure patients before and during procedures.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Experience dealing with the public

Basic knowledge of ECG interpretation

Job description

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our busy department. This post will be split between the The Princess Royal Hospital/The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital site and the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) which will be based at Hollinswood House. The Cardio-respiratory floor of the CDC was opened in June 2024 and is an extension of services currently only provided at PRH/RSH sites.

The CDC is a national initiative to improve diagnostic service provision. The aim is to increase diagnostic capacity and reduce health inequality by providing a single point of access to a range of services. Your role will be part of the Cardio-respiratory Department.

The successful applicant will need experience in dealing with the general public, ideally in a healthcare setting. Excellent IT and communication skills are essential. As is the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, in the sometimes challenging role.

When trained, you will be performing some of our basic diagnostic tests to include performing 12 lead ECGs, fitting longer term ECG monitors, blood pressure and sleep monitoring. You will also be trained in performing basic respiratory tests (Spirometry/FeNO) and assisting with Exercise ECGs. You will be expected to cover all hospital environments when on the PRH/RSH site, and work independently when at the CDC.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of a high quality Cardio-respiratory Service.

To perform and/or assist with a range of routine cardiological and respiratory investigations to National Standard as determined by professional guidelines.

Senior Assistant Technical Officers (SATO) are health care workers who perform or assist with a range of routine physiological measurement investigations. The results provided are used to determine patient treatment strategies. This is done in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.

The role requires excellent communication skills to help reassure patients which are often anxious.

A basic knowledge of ECG interpretation will be required to enable the SATO to alert the Medics to any acute ECG changes which require immediate medical attention. There is also a requirement for the post holder to be able to assess potential contraindications and to be able to understand and obtain accurate spirometry results. Full training will be given.

Working for our organization

The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at 3 sites with Cardiac Diagnostics currently based predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital. We are a large, friendly team and you will be working closely with both admin and Physiologists/Healthcare Scientists to providing a comprehensive, dynamic, essential diagnostic service.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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