Cardiographer/Assistant Cardiac Physiology Practitioner

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 30 March 2025

Job summary

The Cardiac Physiology service is recruiting a full-time cardiographer/assistant cardiac physiology practitioner as part of a service re-structure and expansion plan. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth delivery of the Cardiac Physiology non-invasive service, supporting our patients, staff and Trust compliance to deliver electrocardiograms (ECG), Ambulatory ECG Holter monitoring, Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring and Holter monitoring analysis within the Cardiology Department.

If you are enthusiastic, enjoy working directly with patients providing excellent care and have good communication skills you could be the ideal candidate to join our team. This role will suit a team player who is also able to act on their own initiative and prioritise their workload with flexibility to meet the daily operational demands.

The role involves dealing directly with patients, clinicians and visitors to the cardiology department, performing a range of cardiac non-invasive diagnostic tests and developing skills for ECG interpretation and training/competency assessment for other healthcare professional learning how to perform ECGs.

In addition, the role includes using hospital digital systems and electronic patient record systems, MS Teams, basic excel databases and supporting waiting list management, so good IT skills are essential.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the cardiac investigations team providing a clinical diagnostic service in a safe and responsible manner under the direction of the cardiac physiologists.
To perform and record a range of non-invasive diagnostic procedures without direct supervision i.e.12 Lead ECG (Electrocardiogram), Ambulatory ECG monitor fitting and removal, Blood Pressure Monitoring, ensuring accuracy is at the forefront of the work and escalating key indicators to supervisor.
Provide a high standard of patient care at all times, ensuring patients are communicated with and understand the procedural requirements in relation to the non-invasive diagnostic procedures.
Recognise waveforms and measurements of the normal and abnormal electrocardiogram (ECG) and escalate to a senior physiologist where appropriate.
To give the patients clear instructions and advice relating to the procedure, including but not limited to, the period of monitoring, care of the equipment, documenting of activity and symptoms throughout the monitoring period utilising patient diary arrangements.
Ensure accurate record keeping within the departmental electronic system and forward any hard copies to the requesting specialist.
Assist in prioritising own duties as well as sharing responsibility for the day to day organisation and service needs in role specific tasks i.e ECG, BP and Ambulatory Monitoring.

About us

The Cardiology Department at Dorset County Hospital is a busy but friendly team of healthcare professionals. Cardiac Physiology supports numerous diagnostic and interventional examinations to provide a comprehensive and dynamic cardiac service to West Dorset. We currently have 2 Cath Labs, performing a range of diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures. We also provide highly skilled ECG, ECG analysis and Echocardiography procedures, cardiac device implant and follow up services.

Dorset County Hospital is in the county town of Dorchester which has good rail links to Southampton, Bristol and London and boasts highly rated schools. Dorset is a delightful place to live and work with the choice of coast or country for leisure activities. Dorchester has undergone a major refurbishment with lots of bars and restaurants providing evening entertainment. The seaside town of Weymouth is nearby with lots of water sports opportunities.

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

405-25-CS135CARD

Job locations

Dorset County Hospital

Williams Avenue

Dorchester

DT1 2JY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please contact us at Recruitment@dchft.nhs.uk if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Certificate or willingness to undertake

Desirable

Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to undertake in the first month in post
Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Diploma or willingness to undertake

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Competent Experience or Knowledge of in recording ECG
Recent & relevant experience in a patient-facing healthcare environment

Desirable

Experience of working computer software such as Microsoft Office, digital patient records systems etc. willingness to train in Cardiology digital Platform Solus
Experience of working with Healthcare staff at all levels
Experience of communicating with patients of varying age, capacity and communication and understanding limitations.
An understanding the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
Working knowledge of healthcare IT systems such as Digital Patient Records is desirable but full training will be provided

Desirable

Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
Continue developing practical skills and underpinning clinical knowledge.
Evidence of ability to input patient data accurately and timely

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths

Education, Qualifications & Training

Essential

Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Certificate or willingness to undertake

Desirable

Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to undertake in the first month in post
Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Diploma or willingness to undertake

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Competent Experience or Knowledge of in recording ECG
Recent & relevant experience in a patient-facing healthcare environment

Desirable

Experience of working computer software such as Microsoft Office, digital patient records systems etc. willingness to train in Cardiology digital Platform Solus
Experience of working with Healthcare staff at all levels
Experience of communicating with patients of varying age, capacity and communication and understanding limitations.
An understanding the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
Working knowledge of healthcare IT systems such as Digital Patient Records is desirable but full training will be provided

Desirable

Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
Continue developing practical skills and underpinning clinical knowledge.
Evidence of ability to input patient data accurately and timely

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.