Clinical Support - Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cardio-respiratory

  • Department Cardio-respiratory
  • Salary £24,071.00 – £25,674 per annum
  • Closing Date 22/11/2024
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital & The Community Diagnostic Centre
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
  • Job ref 223-SAO-883
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract Permanent
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic , self-motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) join our busy department. This post will be split between the PRH/RSH site and the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) which will be based at Hollinswood House.  The Cardio-respiratory floor of the CDC was opened in June 2024 and is an extension of services currently only provided at PRH/RSH sites. 

The CDC is a national initiative fto improve diagnostic service provision.   The aim is to increase diagnostic capacity and reduce health inequality by providing a single point of access to a range of services.  Your role will be part of the Cardio-respiratory Department. 

The successful applicant will need experience in dealing with the general public, ideally in a healthcare setting. Excellent IT and communication skills are essential. As is the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure, in the sometimes challenging role. 

When trained, you will be performing some of our basic diagnostic tests include performing 12 lead ECGs, fitting longer term ECG monitors, Blood pressure and sleep monitoring.  You will also be trained in performing basic respiratory tests (Spirometry/FeNO) and assisting with Exercise ECGs. You will be expected to cover all hospital environments when on the PRH/RSH site, and work independently when at the CDC. 

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the provision of a high quality Cardio-respiratory Service.
  • To perform  and/or assist with  a range of routine cardiological and respiratory investigations to National Standard as determined by professional guidelines.
  • Senior Assistant Technical Officers (SATO) are health care workers who perform or assist with a range of routine physiological measurement investigations. The results provided are used to determine patient treatment strategies. This is done in both an inpatient and outpatient setting.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills to help reassure patients which are often anxious.
  • A basic knowledge of ECG interpretation will be required to enable the SATO  to alert the Medics to any acute ECG changes which require immediate medical attention. There is also a requirement for the post holder to be able to assess potential contraindications and to be able to understand and obtain accurate spirometry results. Full training will be given.

Working for your organisation

The Cardio-respiratory Department has a base at both hospital sites with Cardiac Diagnostics based predominantly at The Princess Royal Hospital.  We are a large, friendly team and you will be working closely with both admin and Physiologists to providing a comprehensive, dynamic diagnostic service. 

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
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We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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