Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Technical Officer

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Job summary

Aintree University Hospital is a large, complex organisation providing acute healthcare to a population of 330,000 in North Merseyside and surrounding areas. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Liverpool and provides specialist services to a much wider population of around 1.5 million in Merseyside, Cheshire, South Lancashire and North Wales.

Aintree Cardiac Centre provides a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including ECG and ambulatory monitoring, Tilt table testing, Exercise tolerance testing, Echocardiograms (including Stress , Transoesophageal and 3D echoes), Cardiac catheterisation and Permanent pacing implant and follow up.

We are looking for an assistant technical officer to join our friendly and energetic team within the Cardiac Laboratory.

Main duties of the job

The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull. The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.

Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors. In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram - @LUHFTcareersTwitter - @LUHFTcareers

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-97-23

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull. The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.

Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors. In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull. The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.

Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors. In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • To work as part of a team
  • Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard

Desirable

  • Enrolled Member of SCST

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an ATO
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment

Desirable

  • Demonstrable competency in Electrocardiography procedures
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • To work as part of a team
  • Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard

Desirable

  • Enrolled Member of SCST

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent

Experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience as an ATO
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to work to deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment

Desirable

  • Demonstrable competency in Electrocardiography procedures

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Department

Angela Morris

Angela.Morris@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515292738

Details

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-97-23

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Lower Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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