Cardiographer

Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Cardiographer to join a highly motivated Cardiology team. You will assist Cardiology Physiologists, perform 12‑lead ECGs for outpatients and inpatients, and undertake the related reception, administrative and clerical tasks to support investigations.

This role is based at Homerton Healthcare, with the possibility of working at other sites as directed by service needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform 12 Lead ECG for outpatients and inpatients and undertake related administrative tasks.
• Prepare / set up equipment to ensure accurate data can be obtained.
• Provide reception cover and undertake administration to support patient care.
• Assist Cardiology Physiologists in delivering care and related reception / clerical work.

Job description

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 Cardiographers within the Cardiology Department. You will assist the Cardiology Physiologists in providing care and services to patients and theassociated reception / administrative / clerical work pertaining to these investigations. This post is based at Homerton Healthcare however the post holder may be required to work at other sites as directed by the needs of the service.,

• To perform 12 Lead ECG for Outpatients and Inpatients and perform general administrative tasks related to the Cardiographer role.


• Prepare / set-up the equipment to ensure accurate technical and clinical data can be obtained.


• Provide reception cover and undertake the administration to ensure the continuity of patient care.


• To assist the Cardiology Physiologists in providing care and services to the patient and associated reception / administrative / clerical work pertaining to these investigations.

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.