Assistant Technical Officer

Job description

Job summary

Assistant Technical Officer, Community Diagnostic Centre / Outpatient Cardiology.

Department: Community Diagnostic / Centre Cardiology Outpatients

Band 3

Hours: 18.75 per week, fixed contract for 2 years. Starting time 13:15 finishing time 17:00, 5 days a week

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated flexible individual to join our team of experienced staff. Our Community Diagnostic Centre / outpatient cardiology unit provides patients with easy access to Cardiology diagnostic and interventional procedures these include electrocardiography (ECG), assisting with procedures, downloading, setting up and fitting of diagnostic electrocardiography and blood pressure monitors and all other aspects of patient's needs within the outpatient department.

You will be expected to work in all areas of the Community Diagnostic Centre / Cardiology outpatients. This busy unit is open Monday to Friday, working hours are variable between 08:00- 18:00 to cover the needs of the unit. For further information please contact Senior Sister Ellie Burgess on 01908996539.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

Interview date: 29/10/2026

Main duties of the job

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To assist physiologist and qualified nursing staff in providing high-quality care by carrying out tests and procedures as required on the daily schedule. To ensure the smooth running of outpatient clinics that run throughout the day. This will require the post holder to organise their own day to day work once given to them by nursing staff and physiologists.

The post holder will act under the direction and supervision of a trained physiologist or nurse.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform tests and procedures on adults and children. To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring. Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member. Assist with clinics to ensure streamlined flow through the department, this will include designated responsibility for clinics by senior staff. To be fully knowledgeable of performing ECGs, monitoring and departmental procedures. To set up and download 24, 48, 72 hr and 7-day ambulatory ECG monitors. To carry out venepuncture and cannulation as required.

To participate in further training and development programmes as required. To always maintain the highest standards of agreed patient care whilst carrying out your work. This involves explaining to the patient the nature of each test being carried out and always giving reassurance to the patient. When required to transport patients to and from the department.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Perform tests and procedures on adults and children. To be competent in the use of observation machines for blood pressure, oxygen saturations and monitoring. Carry out routine observation, height, weight, ECG and BMI for clinics reporting any abnormalities to a senior staff member. Assist with clinics to ensure streamlined flow through the department, this will include designated responsibility for clinics by senior staff. To be fully knowledgeable of performing ECGs, monitoring and departmental procedures. To set up and download 24, 48, 72 hr and 7-day ambulatory ECG monitors. To carry out venepuncture and cannulation as required.

To participate in further training and development programmes as required. To always maintain the highest standards of agreed patient care whilst carrying out your work. This involves explaining to the patient the nature of each test being carried out and always giving reassurance to the patient. When required to transport patients to and from the department.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Infection prevention and control procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience in venepuncture and cannulation or willingness to undertake training
• Previous Healthcare experience in NHS
• Experience of working in a customer facing role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out ECGs
• Team player
• Motivation
• Willingness to learn
• Organised
• Able to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Presentable appearance

Personal and people development

Essential

• Prepared to undertake exam and certification in Electrocardiography provided by the Society of Cardiological science and Technology

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate at all levels

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Knowledge of Infection prevention and control procedures

Experience

Essential

• Experience in venepuncture and cannulation or willingness to undertake training
• Previous Healthcare experience in NHS
• Experience of working in a customer facing role

Skills

Essential

• Ability to carry out ECGs
• Team player
• Motivation
• Willingness to learn
• Organised
• Able to work under pressure
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Friendly
• Presentable appearance

Personal and people development

Essential

• Prepared to undertake exam and certification in Electrocardiography provided by the Society of Cardiological science and Technology

Communication

Essential

• Ability to communicate at all levels

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Angiography Unit (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

United Kingdom

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