09 Oct
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool
Job description
Job summary
Aintree University Hospital is a large, complex organisation providing acute healthcare to a population of 330,000 in North Merseyside and surrounding areas.
It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Liverpool and provides specialist services to a much wider population of around million in Merseyside, Cheshire, South Lancashire and North Wales.
Aintree Cardiac Centre provides a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including ECG and ambulatory monitoring, Tilt table testing, Exercise tolerance testing, Echocardiograms (including Stress , Transoesophageal and 3D echoes), Cardiac catheterisation and Permanent pacing implant and follow up.
We are looking for an assistant technical officer to join our friendly and energetic team within the Cardiac Laboratory.
Main duties of the job
The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E; at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull.
The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.
Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors.
In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and hear more about our achievements click here us on Social Media : Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram - @LUHFTcareersTwitter - @LUHFTcareers
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job role will involve performing electrocardiograms in ward areas, clinics and A&E; at Aintree and also in our community based clinics in Litherland and Maghull.
The role also includes application of ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.
Suitable candidates would ideally be expected to have prior experience of basic cardiac anatomy, ECG recording and ambulatory monitors.
In-service training will be provided to potential candidates with limited previous experience.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- To work as part of a team
- Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard
Desirable
Enrolled Member of SCST
Qualifications
Essential
GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience as an ATO
- Previous experience in a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure and in emotive environment
Desirable
- Demonstrable competency in Electrocardiography procedures
▶️ Assistant Technical Officer
🖊️ Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
📍 Liverpool