Job summary
Assistant Technical Officer
Department: Angiography (Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology Outpatients)
Band 2 £24,465 per annum
Full-time 37.5 hours per week,all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experience staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / Outpatient Cardiology Unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology Diagnostic and interventional procedures, these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patients' needs within the outpatient department.
You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology Outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 0800-1800 to cover the needs of the unit.
For further information, please contact Senior Sister, Ellie Burgess on 01908 996539.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role
Interview date: 05.09.2025
Main duties of the job
- To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule. To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.
- The post holder will actunder the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.
About us
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"7.33 out of 10 support their team is compassionate and inclusive"(NHS Staff Survey 2024)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Perform tests and procedures on adults and children.
- To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring.
- Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member.
Other duties & responsibilities:
- To participatein further training and development programmes as required.
- To maintain the highest standards of agreed patient care at all times whilst carrying out your work. This involves explaining to the patient the nature of each test being carried out and always giving reassurance to the patient.
- Whenrequired to transport patients to and from the department.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties & responsibilities:
- Perform tests and procedures on adults and children.
- To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring.
- Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member.
Other duties & responsibilities:
- To participatein further training and development programmes as required.
- To maintain the highest standards of agreed patient care at all times whilst carrying out your work. This involves explaining to the patient the nature of each test being carried out and always giving reassurance to the patient.
- Whenrequired to transport patients to and from the department.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NVQ 2 training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection prevention and control procedures
Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience in NHS
- Experience in venepuncture and cannulation or willingness to undertake training
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out ECGs (Electrocardiogram)
- Team player
- Motivation
- Willingness to learn
- Organised
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Presentable appearance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Prepared to undertake exam and certification in Electrocardiography provided by the Society of Cardiological science and Technology
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NVQ 2 training or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Knowledge of Infection prevention and control procedures
Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare experience in NHS
- Experience in venepuncture and cannulation or willingness to undertake training
- Experience of working in a customer facing role
Skills
Essential
- Ability to carry out ECGs (Electrocardiogram)
- Team player
- Motivation
- Willingness to learn
- Organised
- Able to work under pressure
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
- Friendly
- Presentable appearance
Personal and people development
Essential
- Prepared to undertake exam and certification in Electrocardiography provided by the Society of Cardiological science and Technology
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate at all levels
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.
