Job summary
The Cardiology Department is open from 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday and provides a diagnostic service for patients residing mainly in the boroughs of Haringey and Enfield. The ECG Service is an integral and vital part of Cardiology, assisting in the appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. We assist our cardiologists with a range of diagnostic tests as well as assisting the wider cardiac physiology team. The role of the cardiographer is to deliver a range of diagnostic investigations including performing12 lead ECGs, ambulatory ECGs and blood pressure monitors and assist the cardiac physiologists. Theindividual will have to deal with a variety of patients both on inpatient and outpatient settings.
Main duties of the job
The opportunity has arisen for a Cardiographer, to become an integral part of a highly motivated and enthusiastic team of Cardiac physiologists and work alongside the team of other cardiographers within the Cardiology department. The post-holder will be supporting the 12 lead ECG's, Ambulatory ECG , ambulatory BP monitors and Event monitor services. Administrative tasks will also be required of the successful candidate. Please see the details of duties and responsibilities in the attached Job description.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who has previous experience working within hospital settings and ideally is familiar with performing ECGs. Certificate in ECG is desirable but not essential. Training will be provided for the individual to develop into the role and expand their skills/knowledge.
Please note we reserved the right to close the advert earlier than advertised if we sufficient number of applicants
About us
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond.
Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing.
We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families.
For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform Electrocardiograms (ECGs) for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Able to use mobile equipment to perform 12 lead ECG recordings on the wards.
- Perform 12 lead ECG recordings in the Cardiology Department following GP and or clinical referrals.
- Be responsible for following departmental ECG guidelines.
- Understand fully the indications for ECG and the limitations of its use.
- Assist in reporting of ECG results with some comparisons to previous tests.
- Care for inpatients throughout the time of the technical procedure in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Care for outpatients throughout the time of the technical procedure in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Perform ambulatory ECG and BP recordings:
- Learn through in-house training how to attach 24 hour and long term monitors and download ambulatory results as necessary.
- Assisting in accurate and timely recording of all patient activity.
- Assist in the general admin duties of the department
- Assist in relevant stock control.
- Maintaining the equipment in a clean and satisfactory condition and reporting any faults when they occur to the Lead Cardiac Physiologist
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform Electrocardiograms (ECGs) for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Able to use mobile equipment to perform 12 lead ECG recordings on the wards.
- Perform 12 lead ECG recordings in the Cardiology Department following GP and or clinical referrals.
- Be responsible for following departmental ECG guidelines.
- Understand fully the indications for ECG and the limitations of its use.
- Assist in reporting of ECG results with some comparisons to previous tests.
- Care for inpatients throughout the time of the technical procedure in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Care for outpatients throughout the time of the technical procedure in accordance with the Trusts Health and Safety and Infection Control policies.
- Perform ambulatory ECG and BP recordings:
- Learn through in-house training how to attach 24 hour and long term monitors and download ambulatory results as necessary.
- Assisting in accurate and timely recording of all patient activity.
- Assist in the general admin duties of the department
- Assist in relevant stock control.
- Maintaining the equipment in a clean and satisfactory condition and reporting any faults when they occur to the Lead Cardiac Physiologist
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C/level 4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Application/Certificates
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy. Ability to follow established guidelines under supervision and with a certain amount of autonomy.
- Ability to liaise and to develop good working relationships with all levels of staff Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
- Willingness to undergo further training as/when required Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in performing ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a hospital setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and enthusiasm
- Reliability and commitment
- Willingness to learn
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade C/level 4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics. Application/Certificates
Desirable
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Computer literacy. Ability to follow established guidelines under supervision and with a certain amount of autonomy.
- Ability to liaise and to develop good working relationships with all levels of staff Ability to treat patients with respect and understanding
- Willingness to undergo further training as/when required Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience in performing ECGs
Experience
Essential
- Working in a hospital setting
Personal qualities
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and enthusiasm
- Reliability and commitment
- Willingness to learn
Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
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.
