Senior Assistant Technical Officer
The closing date is 29 October 2025
Job summary
We are looking for highly motivated, forward-thinking individual to become part of our committed team who work in the Cardio-Respiratory Department as a Senior Assistant Technical Officer.
You will be proficient in a range of investigations, performing ECG, Blood Gas analysis, Ambulatory Monitor Hook Up etc.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for this post.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
Main duties of the job
To assist with the provision of Cardio-Respiratory services throughout the Trust and partnership agencies and to ensure the delivery of a high standard, quality service in an extended role to that of a basic Cardiographer.
To ensure courtesy, privacy, confidentiality and respect at all times to patients, relatives, staff and colleagues.
The Cardio-Respiratory Department provides a high-quality service for all cardiac and respiratory diagnostic investigations. A 24/7 service is provided for basic investigations such as ECG and spirometry which is provided by Senior Cardiographers and Assistant Practitioners.
- You will have at least 6 months experience as a basic ATO within the cardiac or respiratory field during which you will have completed a basic in-service training programme.
- You will be aware of the full range of procedures provided by the department.
- You will undertake a wide range of work activities
- Participate in a 24hr shift system, work alone with the backup of on call Physiologist if necessary.
- Adhere strictly to all Department and Trust policies
- Maintain and promote a smart, professional image at all times.
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our Services
Acute Care
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary Care
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community Services
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional Services
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
16 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7481885
Job locations
MWL Hospital Trust
Whiston Hospital Warrington Road
Whiston
L25 5DR
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
MWL Hospital Trust
Whiston Hospital Warrington Road
Whiston
L25 5DR
Employer's website
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