Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Assistant Technical Officer
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Bank: Split site post - SaTH and CDC
- Hours
- Flexible working - 5 of 7 days, one day at a weekend on rotational basis
- Job ref
- 223-SAT-325
- Employer
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital
- Town
- Shrewsbury and Telford
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Assistant Technical Officer - Cardio-respiratory - Bank
NHS AfC: Band 3
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 is based at Hollinswood House.
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 our 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE A-C in English and Maths (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Grade C Science and/or vocational healthcare qualification
- SCST Certificate in ECG
- Certificate in Spirometry
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience working with the Public
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in a health care setting
- ECG experience
- Spirometry experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good IT skills/computer literacy
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with hospital based software eg Cris/Sema
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mrs Keely Banks
- Job title
- Echocardiography Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01952 641222
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
- Telephone
- 01743 492402
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