As an Assistant Technical Officer, the post holder will be expected to work unsupervised in simple cardiac diagnostic investigations. It is expected that the successful candidate will possess initiative and drive to complement their role, within a busy department, and who will relish the challenge of being part of the team that will be taking our department forward. Candidates who lack experience will be provided with training plans devised by our training co-ordinator to address the training needs. The department encourages continual professional development. The successful candidate will ideally work towards the SCST, Certificate in ECG interpretation and will be expected to work across both New Cross and Cannock sites and to support our CDC unit.
To provide routine technical and clerical support to the cardiology service under the supervision of qualified staff, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth running of the department. The role involves assisting with basic technical tasks, patient preparation, equipment handling, stock management, and administrative duties.
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
* Assist in the preparation of patients for non-invasive cardiology investigations (e.g., ECGs, Holter monitors, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring).
* Provide reassurance and clear instructions to patients before, during, and after procedures.
* Clean, check, and maintain cardiology equipment, reporting any faults promptly.
* Support senior staff in attaching and removing monitoring devices and ensuring accurate labelling and documentation.
* Prepare and maintain clinical areas, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient use.
* Receive, unpack, and store cardiology consumables and equipment, following stock rotation procedures.
* Input basic patient and test information into departmental IT systems with accuracy.
* Assist with the filing, scanning, and distribution of reports as required.
* Adhere to departmental infection prevention and health & safety protocols.
* Participate in training and competency assessments relevant to cardiology services.