Job Description

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



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.



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



Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

KEY DUTIES



ECG's 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