Associate Practitioner Electrocardiography

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Greater London is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Cardiology to join the expert team within the Cardiac Rhythm Management and Electrophysiology department. In this role, you will handle a range of clinical cardiac investigations, including ECGs and assist with exercise testing. Ideal candidates should have a strong foundation in ECG recording and interpretation, along with relevant qualifications. Flexible working benefits are available, fostering career development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Analyse 24hr ECG's and blood pressure monitors.
• Assist with exercise testing.
• Provide training to junior cardiographers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out non-invasive clinical cardiac investigations.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency in diagnostic techniques.
• Assist Cardiac Physiologists with complex investigations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and training.

Skills

Competent at ECG recording

Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings

Technically competent at Exercise Treadmill Testing

Computer literacy for clinical database systems

Education

GCSE in English and one science subject

Certificates in Electrocardiography courses

A level in Science

SCST national examination in Electrocardiography

Job description

Looking for a new position in the Cardiology field? At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we're driven by a clear mission: to deliver world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we're inviting a new associate practitioner in Cardiology to join our friendly, expert team in the renowned Cardiac Rhythm Management and electrophysiology department.

Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you'll handle a full spectrum of investigations, including ECGs and Holters. With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you'll have the chance to contribute to the care of our patients.

We are a team comprised of motivated and skillful Consultant cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Associate practitioners, Cardiographers and Cardiac nurse specialists. We are looking for a caring and hard working experienced band 4 Associate Practitioner in Cardiology or a senior band 3 Cardiographer who wants to develop.

The ideal candidate will be expected to analyse 24hr ECG's and blood pressure monitors, assist with exercise testing and provide training to junior cardiographers and student healthcare scientists.

This role would be based at Charing Cross Hospital though will rotate across all sites.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out a range of routine non-invasive clinical cardiac investigations.
• To demonstrate technical proficiency in a range of routine non-invasive diagnostic techniques.
• To be able to analyse and report on the results of routine investigations associated with the role.
• To assist Cardiac Physiologists while they carry out complex investigations and procedures.
• To work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service.
• To participate in departmental meetings, training programmes and CPD requirements.
• To assist in the supervision and training of junior Cardiographers and other healthcare assistants.
• To participate in quality assurance and any audit and research activities undertaken within the department.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

• GCSE in English and at least one science subject.
• Certificates showing completion of external short clinical-technical courses in Electrocardiography
• An A level in Science. Completion of the SCST (Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology) national examination in Electrocardiography

Experience

• Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation
• Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing
• Proven administrative skills and computer literacy as required for routine use of clinical and patient database systems
• NHS experience in relevant specific area

Skills

• Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing
• Knowledge of Trust's Patient information system

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.