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Job summary

Main area
Urgent Care
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm)
Job ref
210-2025-564
Employer
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Countess of Chester Hospital
Town
Chester
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/08/2025 23:59
Interview date
18/08/2025

Employer heading

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Assistant Technical Officer

Band 3

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.  
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. 

Job overview

Full or Part time hours available

Two opportunities have arisen within the Cardio, Respiratory and Vascular Department (CRV) at The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for, an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) with working hours of 37.5 and 30 hours per week to support the provision of our 5 day service.

This will include working in both an Outpatient and Inpatient setting which, is rotated through the week to ensure workload is distributed fairly and both Outpatient and Inpatient service provision is maintained.

Main duties of the job

  1. .Performing routine and non-routine procedures, including ECGs and hook-up of ambulatory monitoring with the knowledge and skills developed through external and in house training to NVQ3 equivalent level. Ensuring that ECG placements are accurate and the procedure is performed to the highest level, following the SCST guideline.
  2. To maintain accurate patient records in both electronic and written format. To submit and maintain activity data using manual and electronic means in line with trust and departmental policies.
  3. Being aware of any adaptations that need to be made when performing these tests i.e. performing an ECG on paediatrics compared with adults. Using own judgement when something needs escalating to a senior member of staff

Working for our organisation

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and to Welsh patients covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Health and Care Partnership. Its services are provided from three locations:

  • The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 438 general and acute beds
  • Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 56 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility
  • Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.                                                                

The Trust employs over 5916 staff (headcount) which includes temporary bank staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000. This includes 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire which has a population of approximately 50,000.​​

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent.
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification / experience in a healthcare role.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Numeric and Literacy Skills.
  • Basic IT skills.
  • Able to respond to unexpected changes and adopt a flexible approach.
  • Previous work / life experience requiring involvement with the public
  • Basic knowledge of the Cardio-Vascular system
  • Be able to work under remote supervision
  • At least 6 months experience as a basic ATO
  • Be competent in performing ECG and ambulatory hook up

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into health

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Bala'c
Job title
Senior Physiologist / ATO Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01244 365208
Additional information

Naomi Cottrell

Service Manager

[email protected]

01244 363418

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