About this role
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
Job description Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
ECGs throughout the Trust wards, clinics, A & E and other departments Cardiac monitoring during clinical procedures eg. cardioversions, carotid sinus massage and valsalva manoeuvres Basic spirometry and Peak Flows Arterial blood gas analysis Non-invasive BP measurement Blood glucose measurement Holter monitoring, 24 hr ambulatory ECG & BP hook up Actively participate at cardiac arrests Participate in audit collection Cleaning and maintenance of equipment and reporting of any faults to a senior physiologist CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Follow the Department Mission Statement ACE Behavioural Standards Compliance with all Departmental & Trust policies and procedures Attendance & Punctuality Compliance with OOH rota Adherence to Uniform & Infection Control policy Health & Safety Request help if required ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Basic clerical and administration duties Monitoring of stock levels Participate in audit collection Field calls to senior on-call staff TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervision of trainees
Person Specification
Qualifiations Essential
Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent/qualification/ experience in a healthcare role IT qualification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system Be able to work under remote supervision Experience in the position of a ATO Be competent in performing ECG, spirometry, ambulatory hook up & blood gas analysis
Skills Essential
Good communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team in addition to working independently
Other Essential
Motivated individual, keen to develop within the role Committed to Continual Professional Development
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 Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Whiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Whiston
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)