Senior Cardiographer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiology Department at Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Cardiology Investigations Unit offers a full range of Non-invasive Cardiology investigations, pacemaker implants, echocardiography and a catheter lab. The unit is undergoing expansion with the development of new services, along with the addition of more Consultant Cardiologists.

The Department currently supports 9 Cardiologists across the 2 sites.

We are seeking a Cardiographer to join our busy team. The post will be based with working cross-site as required.

Main duties of the job

Cardiographers are vital to the work of the Cardiology Investigations Department, working alongside Cardiac Physiologists, performing ECG's (recording of the heart rhythm), fitting 24hr heart rhythm and blood pressure monitors and 7 day monitors on outpatients and on the wards, and assisting with exercise tests. Cardiographers also provide administrative support to our admin team. Experience of working with computers is an advantage.

Applications are invited from candidates wanting a career in Diagnostic Cardiology. However, if you are motivated, dynamic and looking for a new role in a friendly, local hospital we would be very interested in hearing from you.

Full training will be given with an opportunity to gain the ASCT qualification in Electrocardiography.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inc HCAS (Outer London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-NN-6972867-FM-NP

Job locations

Cross-site

Cross-site

SM5 1AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs), within the department and throughout the hospital as required, under supervision, and independently after a suitable course of training, which will be provided. The postholder will undertake a competency-based training and assessment program within the department for ECG and be able to demonstrate recognition of the main cardiac arrhythmias and basic electrocardiography instrumentation and troubleshooting technical faults. To provide explanation and reassurance to patients undergoing routine non-invasive cardiac investigations and to assist patients with dressing and undressing. To fit and remove ECG ambulatory ECG monitors and event recorders after appropriate training and assessment. To fit and upload/download event recorders after appropriate training and assessment. To undertake preventative maintenance of ECG and ambulatory ECG recorders and exercise testing equipment. To work under supervision with a team of Cardiographers, Senior Cardiographers and Cardiac Physiologists

Job description

Job responsibilities

To undertake the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs), within the department and throughout the hospital as required, under supervision, and independently after a suitable course of training, which will be provided. The postholder will undertake a competency-based training and assessment program within the department for ECG and be able to demonstrate recognition of the main cardiac arrhythmias and basic electrocardiography instrumentation and troubleshooting technical faults. To provide explanation and reassurance to patients undergoing routine non-invasive cardiac investigations and to assist patients with dressing and undressing. To fit and remove ECG ambulatory ECG monitors and event recorders after appropriate training and assessment. To fit and upload/download event recorders after appropriate training and assessment. To undertake preventative maintenance of ECG and ambulatory ECG recorders and exercise testing equipment. To work under supervision with a team of Cardiographers, Senior Cardiographers and Cardiac Physiologists

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • SCST Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Work experience which involves contact with the general public.
  • Basic computer literacy

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • A commitment to obtain and qualify in the Certificate of Electrocardiography to SCST standards
  • An awareness of own limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues

Desirable

  • Performing ECG to SCST standards

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Desirable

  • SCST Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Work experience which involves contact with the general public.
  • Basic computer literacy

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • A commitment to obtain and qualify in the Certificate of Electrocardiography to SCST standards
  • An awareness of own limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues

Desirable

  • Performing ECG to SCST standards

Personal attributes

Essential

  • Good organisational and time management skills

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross-site

Cross-site

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross-site

Cross-site

SM5 1AA


Employer's website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Principal Cardiac Physiologist

Joana Rodrigues

Joana.rodrigues@nhs.net

02082962575

Date posted

11 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£28,622 to £30,225 a year per annum inc HCAS (Outer London)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

343-NN-6972867-FM-NP

Job locations

Cross-site

Cross-site

SM5 1AA


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