ECG Support Worker (Assistant Practitioner) - Cardiology

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cardiographer team at a leading NHS Trust in London. The role involves performing ECGs, applying monitoring devices, and contributing to patient care. Ideal candidates will possess essential qualifications, including an SCST Certificate, and demonstrate proficiency in communication within a multi-professional team.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical experience carrying out ECG.
• Ability to work as a solo practitioner.
• Experience of using Epic is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform resting 12-lead ECGs per national and local guidelines.
• Assist in delivering high-quality service for patients.
• Manage workflow using IT systems like Epic and Sentinel.

Skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-professional environment

Education

SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography

BLS

Educated to foundation degree level

Tools

Epic

Sentinel (Spacelabs)

Job description

Job summary

Our team of ECG support works are often the first staff patients will meet on their journey in Cardiology.

We are looking for team members who can put patients at ease at a stressful time while working efficiently and meeting our high standards of patient care.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Cardiographer team bringing with them skills to aid the team and service in a positive manner, including:

Resting 12-lead ECGs

Applying ambulatory monitoring devices such as Spacelabs' Eclipse range of monitoring, Blood Pressure monitors, Cardiac Event monitors

Maintaining a clean and well stocked working environment

Assisting the Associate Practitioner and Non-Invasive Clinical Lead in delivering a high quality service for all our service users.

About us

We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.

We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Use of Epic to monitor workflow.

Adding patients who have been sent from their GP to Epic and book them into the EGC workflow.

To perform a range of resting 12 lead electrocardiograms to National and local guidelines. Reassuring and putting patients at ease will carrying out the required test.

To identify the appropriate Holter and fit these and BP monitors for up to 30 days as identified by the Epic order.

Stock taking for the ECG department.

Input data into trust IT systems.

Using Epic and Sentinel to manage work flow.

Other clerical duties as required.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Use of Epic to monitor workflow.

Adding patients who have been sent from their GP to Epic and book them into the EGC workflow.

To perform a range of resting 12 lead electrocardiograms to National and local guidelines. Reassuring and putting patients at ease will carrying out the required test.

To identify the appropriate Holter and fit these and BP monitors for up to 30 days as identified by the Epic order.

Stock taking for the ECG department.

Input data into trust IT systems.

Using Epic and Sentinel to manage work flow.

Other clerical duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• o SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography
• BLS
• Educated to foundation degree level

Desirable

• Working towards the Diploma in Electrocardiography

Skills

Essential

• o Good written and oral communication skills
• o Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment

Desirable

• o Ability to assists in advanced electrocardiographic investigations, such as high lead ECG/ Holter and Signal Average ECG
• o Being prepared to undertake further training as required for the post

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience carrying out ECG
• Dealing with difficult situations
• o Ability to work as a solo practitioner

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience in the NHS carrying out E
• Experience of using Epic
• Able to self-motivate and show initiative, identify problems and develop solutions.
• Use of Sentinel (Spacelabs)

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• o SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography
• BLS
• Educated to foundation degree level

Desirable

• Working towards the Diploma in Electrocardiography

Skills

Essential

• o Good written and oral communication skills
• o Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment

Desirable

• o Ability to assists in advanced electrocardiographic investigations, such as high lead ECG/ Holter and Signal Average ECG
• o Being prepared to undertake further training as required for the post

Experience

Essential

• Relevant clinical experience carrying out ECG
• Dealing with difficult situations
• o Ability to work as a solo practitioner

Desirable

• Relevant clinical experience in the NHS carrying out E
• Experience of using Epic
• Able to self-motivate and show initiative, identify problems and develop solutions.
• Use of Sentinel (Spacelabs)

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust

Westminster Bridge Road

London

SE17EH

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