Respiratory Physiologist ATO
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Band 3 Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join an expanding Respiratory Laboratory. The role involves performing spirometry and other diagnostic tests on patients in various clinic locations across North Merseyside. The successful candidate will work closely with the medical team and other clinical physiologists, contributing to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders. Training will be provided to develop skills and achieve the ARTP full certificate in spirometry.
Essential criteria
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Experience of Diagnostic Procedures
Desirable criteria
- Experience as Assistant technical officer and have some knowledge of Spirometry
- Demonstrate good knowledge of scientific principles.
- Medical terminology
- Science GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or Equivalen
- GCSE Science or equivalent.
- ARTP certificate in spirometry
- Previous Healthcare experience
- Experience of working within a clinical setting
- Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information
- Experience of Diagnostic Procedures
- Experience as Assistant technical officer and have some knowledge of Spirometry
- Demonstrate good knowledge of scientific principles.
- Medical terminology
- Science GCSE or equivalent
- NVQ 3 / equivalent relevant discipline
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C or Equivalen
- GCSE Science or equivalent.
- ARTP certificate in spirometry
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 4d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and enthusiastic band 3 Respiratory Assistant Technical Officer (ATO) to join our expanding Respiratory Laboratory.
This exciting role will provide the successful candidate with a wonderful opportunity to develop skills with further training in the performance of spirometry and other tests. Leading to the ARTP full certificate in spirometry.
Primarily based at the Respiratory Laboratory, Aintree University Hospital you will play an active role in this busy department. You will be given relevant training in performing spirometry on patients in diagnostic respiratory clinics. After a period of relevant training and supervision you will be performing spirometry both within the hospital site but also at various clinic locations throughout South Sefton and Southport and Formby locales.
As the service develops, there will be a requirement for staff to rotate around satellite clinics within the North Merseyside area.
The successful candidate will be required to work closely with the medical team, our admin team, other clinical physiologists in the department and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
It is essential that you are self-motivated and have good communication skills. You should have clinical experience, preferably within the NHS, experience with helathcare diagnostics would also be an advantage.
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