Assistant Technical Officer

Coffee Hall, Buckinghamshire
Milton Keynes University Hospital
Job overview

Assistant Technical Officer

Department: Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology Outpatients

Band 2 £23,615 per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are excited to announce that Milton Keynes University have recently had a business case approved to expand our Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) cardiology and respiratory services. We are currently recruiting a number of roles, from Chief Physiologist to Driver, within the Medicine division and Estates department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experienced staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / outpatient cardiology unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patient’s needs within the outpatient department.

You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 08:00- 18:00 to cover the needs of the unit.

Interview: w/c 25.11.24

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Main duties of the job

To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule.

To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.

The post holder will act under the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.

For further information please contact either Rebecca Sherwin Senior Sister or Faye Moody Deputy Sister on .

Working for our organisation

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Perform tests and procedures on adults and children.

To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring.

Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member.

Assist with clinics to ensure streamlined flow through the department, this will include designated responsibility for clinics by senior staff.

To be fully knowledgeable of performing ECG’s, monitoring and departmental procedures.

To set up and download 24, 48, 72 hr and 7 day ambulatory ECG monitors.

To carry out venepuncture and cannulation as required.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further details.

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

Person specification Qualifications and knowledge Essential criteria

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of Infection prevention and control procedures

Experience Essential criteria

• Previous Healthcare experience in NHS
• Experience in venepuncture and cannulation or willingness to undertake training
• Experience of working in a customer facing role

Skills Essential criteria

• Ability to carry out ECGs
• Team player
• Motivation
• Willingness to learn
• Organised
• Able to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Presentable appearance

Personal and people development Essential criteria

• Prepared to undertake exam and certification in Electrocardiography provided by the Society of Cardiological science and Technology

Communication Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate at all levels

Specific requirements Essential criteria

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations