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Respiratory and Sleep Science
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent: Monday to friday 9am till 5pm, weekend work may be required, multi-site (travel across wirral required)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
408-25-862
Employer
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Town
Wirral
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/10/2025 23:59

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Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Band 3

 

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Job overview

We are recruiting an Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join the Respiratory Physiology Team at Arrowe Park Hospital, Ward 37, Respiratory Lab.
 
The post holder will be required to provide support within the Respiratory Diagnostics Service to deliver high quality diagnostic investigations.
 
They will be expected to follow policies and procedures appropriate to the task and to liaise with senior physiologists as appropriate. They will be also required to adhere to ARTP standards when performing spirometry and to successfully complete certification and registration, within a specific time scale of 12 months from registration with the ARTP. 
 
The post holder will be expected to work across various sites: Arrowe Park Hospital, Clatterbridge Diagnostic Hub as well as community clinics across Wirral. Therefore the suitable candidate should hold a full valid UK driving license or be willing to commute via Trust or public transport. 

Main duties of the job

  • With training and experience, provide all types of spirometry and FeNO assessments as part of the respiratory physiology team.
  • Prepare and provide sleep monitors and overnight oximetry for patients.
  • To help the physiologists with the delivery of the sleep service e.g. gathering the consumables needed for the clinic.
  • Responsible for reporting issues of patient concern if they have been identified.
  • Evaluate, interpret, and present all test results in a format in line with departmental policy.
  • Ensure prompt completion of own duties via the hospital computer system to maintain comprehensive records of procedures.
  • Provide general administrative support by assisting in the day-to-day planning and booking of clinics.

Working for our organisation

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Assistant Technical Officer position available at WUTH.

Person specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential criteria
  • Educated to B’TEC/NVQ or equivalent to enable development of professional skills desirable
  • ARTP Spirometry Certification or willingness to work towards
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ongoing in-house training and short course (development in post)
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working with patients

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Ashvina Nawoor
Job title
Respiratory and Sleep Service Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07472475252
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