Band 2 Cardiology Support Worker

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to enhance its Electrocardiography service within the Cardiology department. The role focuses on performing 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, and collaborating with the Echo/ TOE teams to ensure efficient workflow and stock control.

Responsibilities include testing patients of all ages across multiple locations and communicating complex information clearly to patients and relatives, including those with language barriers or other

Qualifications

• Experience performing 12-lead ECGs.
• Experience applying ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors.
• Ability to communicate complex instructions to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide a first-class ECG service as part of the Cardiology MDT.
• Support the Echo and TOE team with stock control and assisting with procedures when required.
• Test patients of all ages in a variety of locations and settings.
• Communicate effectively with patients and relatives, including those with barriers, to ensure cooperation and accurate data.

Skills

ECG administration

Ambulatory monitoring

Patient communication

Stock control

Job description

Provide a first-class Electrocardiography (ECG) service throughout the trust. You will have responsibility for actively participating as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Cardiology department to provide a seamless service to patients with proximal supervision from qualified staff.

Diagnostic procedures will include: 12 lead ECG's, applying ambulatory monitors for ECG and blood pressure readings.

Support the Echo and TOE team with stock control and assisting with procedures when required., Testing patients of all ages, in a variety of locations. This will involve communicating complex instructions and clinical information effectively to patients of all ages and relatives to ensure cooperation and compliance and to obtain accurate technical and clinical data. This may include patients with communication difficulties (e.g. language barriers, hearing and/or visual impairment, impaired mental state), when there may be hostility or when persuasive and motivational skills may be required with patients reluctant to undergo investigations

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.