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Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) - Respiratory and Sleep

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
23 Apr 2026
Contract Type
Permanent: Monday to friday 9am till 5pm, weekend work may be required, multi-site (travel across wirral required)
Posted Date
09 Apr 2026

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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