Band 3 Senior Cardiographer

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals; Cross; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiographer role within the Cardiology Investigations Unit at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust. The post involves conducting ECGs, fitting 24-hour monitors, and assisting with exercise tests across cross-site locations. Full training will be provided with potential ASCT Electrocardiography qualification.

The ideal candidate will have NHS experience, basic computer literacy, and strong organisational skills to support a busy cardiology department.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent required.
• SCST Certificate required/encouraged for role.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs (ECG recording) and fit 24-hour heart rhythm and blood pressure monitors.
• Assist with exercise tests and provide admin support to the team.
• Cross-site working is a requirement.

Skills

Public contact

Basic computer literacy

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

SCST Certificate

Job description

Main area Cardiology Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: 37.5 hrs Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (cross - site working) Job ref 343-8188144-B3-SC

Site Cross-site Town Cross-site Salary £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc HCAS (Outer London) Salary period Yearly Closing 09/10/2026 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

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 cath 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. Cross-site working is a requirement.

Main duties of the job

Cardiographers are vital to the work in 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• SCST Certificate

Experience

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

Knowledge and skills

• 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
• Performing ECG to SCST standards

Personal attributes

• Good organisational and time management skills

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.