Job summary
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Cardiographer to join our very busy, dynamic and continually expanding Heart Investigation Unit at Birmingham Childrens Hospital. This position is ideally suited to someone who is looking to move into a clinical role or someone who is interested in a secondment to learn more about cardiology.
The successful candidate will be someone who has either worked in paediatric cardiology before or has a desire to work with children. They will be excited about cardiology, wanting to work in a dynamic team and enthusiastic to work alongside some of the leading specialists in congenital heart disease, inherited cardiac conditions and cardiac imaging.
Since February 2017, we were officially launched as Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust. Our vision is a world-leading team providing world-leading care, our goal is to provide the best place to work and be cared for, where research and innovation thrives, creating a global impact. To do this we have 3 values: Ambitious, Brave and Compassionate.
Birmingham Childrens Hospitalis the UKs leading specialist paediatric Centre, caring for sick children and young people up to the age of 16. Rated as Outstanding by the CQC in November 2019, we are a world leader in some of the most advanced treatments, complex surgical procedures and cutting-edge research and development.
Main duties of the job
We havea national liver and small bowel transplant Centre and are a global Centre of excellence for complex heart conditions, the treatment of burns, cancer and liver and kidney disease.
The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the recording of ECGs, application of ambulatory ECG/BP monitors and assisting with Physiologist-led Exercise tolerance testing (ETT). The role also includes basic administration, reception duties, general housekeeping and supporting senior colleagues to include all grades of Physiology staff and clinical support worker in ensuring the smooth running of a high quality service to patients and their families. The candidate will be supported in obtaining their Certificate in Electrocardiography, if not already held.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the HIU department, please contact Kim Mills, 0121 333 9422. Email: kim.mills3@nhs.net.
Proposed Interview date: 16th May 2024, at Birmingham Childrens Hospital.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
Birmingham Women's Hospital is one of two dedicated women's hospitals in the UK, with the busiest single site maternity unit, delivering more than 8,200 babies a year offering a full range of gynaecological, maternity and neonatal care.
Forward Thinking Birmingham (FTB) Mental Health Services are a unique, innovative community and inpatient mental health partnership. Alongside partners FTB offers care pathways of mental health assessment and treatment for young people aged 0-25 years old.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Ideally have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
- Experience/interest in working with Children and young people.
- Experience of working within a cardiology setting.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Proactive approach to quality improvements within limits of own area of work.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good IT knowledge/Skills
- Good organisational skills. Able to manage own time and work efficiently and effectively
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to deal empathetically and sensitively with patients and families. Polite and courteous
- Possesses attention to detail; is precise and accurate
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Calm and reassuring manner and an ability to work in stressful situations
- Good attendance record
- A team player
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to attend courses/ college days and off-site training.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Ideally have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English.
KNOWLEDGE & NATURE OF EXPERIENCE
Essential
Desirable
- Experience/interest in working with Children and young people.
- Experience of working within a cardiology setting.
ANALYTICAL AND JUDGEMENT SKILLS
Essential
- Proactive approach to quality improvements within limits of own area of work.
PROFESSIONAL / MANAGERIAL / SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good IT knowledge/Skills
- Good organisational skills. Able to manage own time and work efficiently and effectively
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Able to deal empathetically and sensitively with patients and families. Polite and courteous
- Possesses attention to detail; is precise and accurate
PERSONAL SKILLS / ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Calm and reassuring manner and an ability to work in stressful situations
- Good attendance record
- A team player
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to attend courses/ college days and off-site training.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children’s Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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