Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

The closing date is 21 September 2025

Job summary

Are you looking for a role where every day brings variety, teamwork, and the chance to make a real difference to patients? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Clinical Neurophysiology department as an Assistant Technical Officer.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, motivated team player with strong technical and communication skills, and a genuine interest in combining both clinical and administrative responsibilities.

Based at Royal Preston Hospital, you'll be part of a busy, welcoming team that delivers Neurophysiology services across Lancashire and South Cumbria. With service expansion underway, this is a fantastic time to join us and grow with the department. While the main base is in Preston, there may be opportunities to support services at other hospital sites.

We're passionate about training and professional development, and you'll benefit from a structured training programme with full support and competency-based assessments to help you succeed in your role.

What we're looking for:

4 GCSEs (including English, Maths, and Science)
Proven IT skills
Experience working with people (preferred, but not essential)

If you're eager to learn, enjoy working as part of a team, and want to build a career in a supportive, forward-thinking department, we'd love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

You will support a team of Clinical Physiologists and Consultant Neurophysiologists to perform a range of Neurophysiological investigations, predominantly assisting medical staff during EMG/NCS investigations.

Non clinical responsibilities include preparation and cleaning of clinical areas, in addition to supporting the administrative team, answering the telephone, working on reception and generally contributing to the smooth running of the department.

About us

The Neurophysiology department in Preston has a busy, friendly team of staff who provide a Neurophysiology service across Lancashire and South Cumbria. Expansion of services is currently under development.

The job is based at Royal Preston Hospital but a need to work on other hospital sites is a possibility.

The department is committed to training and the continued professional development of staff.

Date posted

12 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

438-PB2997

Job locations

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description attached (see 'documents')

Role Summary

To provide assistance as required and operate medical equipment for Consultant Neurophysiologists and Clinical Physiologists across a range of procedures, predominantly EMG/NCS investigations
Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the administrative processes of the Neurophysiology service.
Work collaboratively with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the service needs are met.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description attached (see 'documents')

Role Summary

To provide assistance as required and operate medical equipment for Consultant Neurophysiologists and Clinical Physiologists across a range of procedures, predominantly EMG/NCS investigations
Contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the administrative processes of the Neurophysiology service.
Work collaboratively with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the service needs are met.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

4 GCSE (Grade 4-9) incl Maths, English and science or equivalent numeracy & literacy levels

Desirable

BTEC Science or Health & Social Care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of customer service/working with people
Experience of Microsoft products

Desirable

Familiar with IT equipment
Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Person Specification

Qualifications & Education

Essential

4 GCSE (Grade 4-9) incl Maths, English and science or equivalent numeracy & literacy levels

Desirable

BTEC Science or Health & Social Care

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Experience of customer service/working with people
Experience of Microsoft products

Desirable

Familiar with IT equipment
Experience of working in a healthcare setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Preston Hospital

Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood

Preston

PR2 9HT

Employer's website

https://www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)