Overview
An exciting opportunity for a band 3 Assistant Technical Officer to join the Cardio-Respiratory department at Mid Cheshire Hospital Trust. The post holder will deliver quality assured cardiology and respiratory diagnostics to support the development of a community diagnostic centre based at Victoria Infirmary Northwich, presenting an opportunity to work closely with the primary care setting. The post holder will rotate through the Leighton Hospital site and become a valued member of the wider team. If full training is required, the successful candidate will be employed into a trainee band 2 role with a view to uplift to band 3 once all competencies are met. The service operates 08:00 – 20:00, seven days a week, with hours on a shift pattern including weekends and evenings. Part-time applicants are welcome but will be expected to participate in evening and weekend duties.
Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality electrocardiography (ECG), ambulatory ECG, and blood pressure monitoring (hook-up) and report findings.
* Obtain and report high-quality spirometry measurements with and without reversibility.
* Set up and download overnight sleep studies and contribute to the development of the sleep service at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
* Undertake general clerical duties including data entry, appointment and booking amendments, telephone queries, filing and clinic preparation.
* Work as part of the Cardio-Respiratory team across Victoria Infirmary Northwich and Leighton Hospital.
* Participate in on-call or shift patterns to cover weekends and evenings as the service develops.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Enthusiastic, friendly and professional approach; ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
* Flexible approach to working patterns and a willingness to rotate through sites.
* Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to discuss role queries with the Deputy Service Manager.
Additional Information
For questions or to arrange an informal visit, contact Vicky Hilton, Deputy Service Manager, on 01270 612188.
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides healthcare to Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital, Victoria Infirmary, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre. The organisation employs around 5,000 staff and offers a range of services across the region. During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust highlighted safety culture and staff wellbeing initiatives.
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