Healthcare Scientists

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic , self-motivated Senior Assistant Technical Officer (SATO) to join our busy department. This post will be split between the The Princess Royal Hospital/The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital 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 to 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 to 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. 

 The post holder is required to carry out all aspects of Clinical Andrology and Embryology, diligently and to a high standard, in the assisted conception unit.

Registration with the HCPC as a clinical scientist specialising in Embryology is pre-requisite for the position. Therefore a minimum of three years post-graduate experience is required in order to provide more complex, sensitive and contentious information when required during the course of their role in the fertility service.

The post holder will possess post-graduate Masters level knowledge in the field of Reproductive biology.

The post holder is expected to possess a high level of proficiency and be capable of independent work within the Fertility laboratories under the supervision of the Consultant Embryologist.  The Andrologist/ Embryologist will act at all times in a responsible and professional manner towards patients, colleagues and others with whom they may have contact in the course of their work.

As part of his/ her workload the post-holder will see both NHS and fee paying Private patients.

Education and supervision of more junior staff are key requirements of the post.

The post is worked over 5 days a week (22.5 hours) with a requirement to take part in a weekend on-call (1:4).