Senior Cardiographer, Band 3, Clinical Measurements

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Band 3 Senior Cardiographer Full Time

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Clinical Measurements team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.

We are a very active department providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. Due to an expansion in the service provision within the Trust, the number of cardiac tests being performed has vastly increased and, as such, we are looking to expand our team of ECG technicians.

As a Band 3 you will be a key member of the departmental staff responsible for performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors within the Trust. Some administration duties will also be involved.

You must be a self-motivated, well-organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with both adults and children, and have the ability to prioritise workload and use your initiative.

This post would be suited to an individual with some basic understanding of an ECG however, you will not be expected to have experience within Cardiology as full training will be given to the successful candidate. NHS experience is desirable. This will require working cross-sites.

Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact our asp-tr.clinical.measurements@nhs.netdirect number at 01932 722530 or at

Main duties of the job

The postholder will

To work as a senior member of the clinical team in the ECG department.

To provide an Electrocardiography (ECG) service

To provide an ambulatory monitoring service

To prioritise inpatient workload within the ECG service

About us

About Us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.

Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across out two hospitals, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.

We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.

Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH Team

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Date posted

11 November 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,866 to £24,336 a year Including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9323-MHG2219

Job locations

Guildford Road

Chertsey

Surrey

KT16 0PZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake a range of routine non-invasive cardiology investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and assistance with exercise treadmill tests if competencies permit.

To perform the recording of electrocardiograms (ECG) on adults, paediatrics, outpatients, and inpatients in a variety of departments including A&E, NICU, and Labour wards, as requested.

To set-up, fit, and instruct patients on how to use ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, and download recordings to ensure they are ready for analysis.

To prioritise and organise inpatient requests for ECGs and ambulatory monitors, reporting to senior colleagues the volume of requests and the action for implementation on a daily basis.

To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations, summoning appropriate assistance as necessary by raising the alarm and taking guidance from senior colleagues.

To demonstrate technical proficiency in the range of investigations undertaken including advanced interpretation of ECG and ambulatory monitoring results with supervision and support from senior colleagues.

To work towards SCST Part I certification in ECG.

To take part in any training opportunities available; to work towards becoming proficient in ambulatory monitor analysis under supervision from senior colleagues.

To maintain standards of technical competency in the provision of all non-invasive technical cardiac procedures.

To assist with research studies as required.

To give patient clear instructions prior to undertaking procedures and follow the departmental protocols and operating procedures.

To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care.

To ensure equipment is in good working order, stored correctly, and is ready for immediate use.

To be responsible for identifying equipment faults and reporting them in a timely manner in accordance to the local policy.

To undertake basic life support training.

To participate in department meetings, training programmes, and other developmental sessions.

Contribute to and actively participate in the correct reporting and handling of incidents and

accidents.

To ensure that all data is entered onto the departmental database in a timely and accurate manner in order to assist with statistical records and audits

To assist in the training of junior cardiographers and students within the ECG service

To work with the lead Electrocardiographers and Cardiac Investigations Manager to ensure procedures are in place to achieve Government targets in Cardiac diagnostic services

To ensure that local policies are adhered to at all times and participate in the achievement of departmental IQIPS accreditation.

Educational:

To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Investigations Manager.

To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.

To participate in in-house clinical competencies including log-book collection of tests undertaken.

To participate in the training of junior cardiographers and students for ECG interpretation.

Administration:

To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors.

To register patient attendances on the departments PRISM database.

To be familiar with PAS to track patient progression, case notes, and patient episode details

To be familiar with PAS to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographic and episode details

To be trained in the use of CRIS system.

To book appointments onto PRISM, facilitating the Trusts Patient Choice policy.

To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.

To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.

To order portering services on the Patient Administration System (PAS) to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.

To carry out general clerical duties to include photocopying, filing, and faxing.

To collect, collate, and disseminate results from within the department to requesting doctors, secretaries, clinics, and wards.

To participate in quality assurance and audit activities as required.

To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department and take responsibility for ensuring completion of cleaning rotas in the area of work.

To assist with effective stock control within the ECG department

To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources.

To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Cardiac Investigations

Manager or her deputies.

To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the ECG service when requested/required.

Personnel:

To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at

all times.

To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.