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We are looking for an assistant technical officer (ATO) who will work closely with the doctors and physiologists in our department to assist them during clinics held in the Neurophysiology department.

You will help provide comfort and support to the patients and their relatives, ensure infection prevention steps are completed, support the team with managing stock levels and help out where needed. This role is similar to that of a health care assistant.

The Neurophysiology is a small friendly department based at Northampton General Hospital, we perform a range of diagnostic tests to help understand brain nerve and muscle diseases. We see patients in clinics held on Mondays to Fridays and sometimes during these days we attend to a patient on the ward if they can not travel to us. We are looking for a friendly assistant who loves working with people with empathy and compassion. Assist the medical and clinical staff in the provision of the neurophysiology service.

• Support patients and relatives during their attendance in the department.
• Undertake regular infection control measures of clinic rooms and equipment.
• Ensure adequate supply of consumables to maintain efficient and effective service delivery

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

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Accountability

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Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Assist the medical and clinical staff during clinics held in the department and occasionally on wards including ITU.

Prepare clinic rooms.

Record patient data as directed by medical staff.

Transport portable equipment as required to wards.

Assist patients to undress and act as chaperone during examinations.

Assist patients with limited mobility using correct procedures/ techniques and equipment as required.

Recognise safest means to assist patient mobility.

Support patients in basic hygiene needs.

Organise and maintain consumable stock levels.

Assist department manager in procurement of consumables using NHS supply chain and E-proc computer based systems.

Investigate alternative supplies as required.

Maintain levels of laundry and pharmacy items and liaise with these departments to ensure consistent supplies.

Carry out infection control procedures on clinic rooms and equipment on a regular basis.

Maintain the waiting room facilities and ensure it is clean and safe for all users.

Participate in departmental audits.

Participate in department service reviews and developments