Main area Neurophysiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday 08:30-16:30) Job ref 438-PB2997
Employer Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Preston Hospital Town Preston Salary £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2025 23:59
Assistant Technical Officer
Band 3
Job overview
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 a 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)
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* 4 GCSE (Grade 4-9) incl Maths, English and science or equivalent numeracy & literacy levels
* BTEC Science or Health & Social Care
Knowledge & Experience
* Experience of customer service/working with people
* Experience of Microsoft products
* Familiar with IT equipment
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting
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Name Anne Fowler Job title Acting Clinical Service Manager Email address anne.fowler@lthtr.nhs.uk Telephone number 01772 528151 Additional information
For informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the department to meet us please contact Anne Fowler (Acting Clinical Service Manager) on 01772 528151 or email anne.fowler@lthtr.nhs.uk or michael.yeung@lthtr.nhs.uk
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