Job summary
We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Bank Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services.
Main duties of the job
This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac rhythm management, Coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-invasive diagnostic services. We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team.
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) as well as the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) as well as the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department.
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Very good written and verbal communication skills (at least three GCSEs at C level or above, including English, or equivalent).
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Previous competency/qualification in performing 12-Lead ECGs (e.g. SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography / in-house competency certificate from previous employment).
- Previous experince in carrying out ECGs and ambulatory monitors
Experience
Essential
- >6 months previous experience of working as a Cardiographer performing ECG's and fitting ambulatory monitors.
Desirable
- Experience in demonstrating tasks and assist in the training of new / junior members of staff / students / nurses or medical staff across the trust.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of significant ECG abnormalities
- Able to identify and escalate the acutely unwell / deteriorating patient according to local protocol
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team with demonstrable experience
- Ability to form good working relationships across different roles/disciplines/departments.
- Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations such as distressed, upset or seriously ill patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Very good written and verbal communication skills (at least three GCSEs at C level or above, including English, or equivalent).
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Previous competency/qualification in performing 12-Lead ECGs (e.g. SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography / in-house competency certificate from previous employment).
- Previous experince in carrying out ECGs and ambulatory monitors
Experience
Essential
- >6 months previous experience of working as a Cardiographer performing ECG's and fitting ambulatory monitors.
Desirable
- Experience in demonstrating tasks and assist in the training of new / junior members of staff / students / nurses or medical staff across the trust.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of significant ECG abnormalities
- Able to identify and escalate the acutely unwell / deteriorating patient according to local protocol
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team with demonstrable experience
- Ability to form good working relationships across different roles/disciplines/departments.
- Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations such as distressed, upset or seriously ill patients.
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.
