Job overview
As an Associate Practitioner you will be required to perform ECG’s, respiratory testing and ambulatory monitoring in line with departmental policies.
Duties will include a range of basic cardiac and respiratory investigations and it is essential to have completed or be willing to work towards a foundation degree in Healthcare Science.
Only applicants with a proven history of working as an assistant technical officer in a busy inner city hospital will be considered for this post.
The post is 3 days per week.
Main duties of the job
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest hospital Trusts in the North of England providing services to 1 million patients per year. Our vision is world class services and hospitals for the people of Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond.
The Cardio-Resp unit offers a wide range of diagnostic procedures including;
- Full range of non invasive cardiac diagnostics, ECG and ambulatory.
- Echocardiography including TOE, Stress Echo and 3D.
- Physiologist led Tilt Table service.
- Physiologist led exercise service.
- Pacing implants and follow up.
- Spirometry
- Full respiratory testing
- CPET
- FENO and 6 minute walking tests.
Applications are invited from a well motivated band 4 Associate Practitioner or suitably experienced band 3 assistant technical officer to join this exciting department. Please see job description for duties.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To record ECG’s on the wards, in the department, in outpatients, accident and emergency and in the community. • To be proficient in ECG interpretation. • To assist physiologists in Transoesophageal Echocardiography • To assist with Physiologist led Tilt Table service. • To assist with Physiologist led exercise service. • Perform spirometry/ respiratory testing including the administration of Salbutamol.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work as part of a team
- Commitment to completion of work tasks at high standard
- Organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines
Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in Electrocardiography procedures
Desirable
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as an Assistant Technical Officer in Cardiology
Desirable
- Previous experience supervising staff and training
Qualifications
Essential
- Foundation degree in Health Care Science or equivalent
- GCSE in Maths, English and Science Grade C or above or equivalent
Desirable
- Certificate of Electrocardiography of SCST
- Enrolled Member of SCST
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This advert is for Assistant Practitioner with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jul 2026.
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