Senior Cardiographer

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Basingstoke is seeking an Associate Practitioner to join their Cardiothoracic Investigations Unit. The successful candidate will have experience in cardiology and be skilled in performing cardiac investigations. Key responsibilities include supporting team development and ensuring high-quality patient care. This role requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Join us to make a difference in patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a cardiology healthcare environment.
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology.
• Computer Literate.

Responsibilities

• Competently use IT systems for configuration, analysis and reporting of cardiac investigations.
• Perform cardiac investigations safely and proficiently for adult and paediatric patients.
• Keep accurate records of patient information and results.
• Train and develop other healthcare employees.

Skills

Team player with developing leadership skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Good organisational and time management skills

Competence to perform basic cardiac investigations

Education

GCSE level education or equivalent

Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or related subject

Tools

IT systems

Job description

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Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Cardiothoracic Investigations Unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for an Associate Practitioner.

We are looking for a motivated and driven Band 4 Associate Practitioner with previous experience of working within a busy cardiology department and the ability to lead and develop an expanding team of Cardiographers.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate suitable relevant development by either having attained or be working towards the SCST Certificate / Foundation Certificate / Diploma or an equivalent or higher relevant qualification.

The successful candidate will help expand and support our Cardiac Investigations service, working within the team to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The ability to work both independently and in a team is essential.

Main duties of the job

• Competently use IT systems for configuration, analysis and reporting of cardiac investigations.
• Perform cardiac investigations, appropriate to role, safely and proficiently for adult and paediatric patients, escalating significant findings to senior members of staff.
• Keep accurate records of patient information and results.
  Assist with resolving patient enquiries.
• Ensure that all equipment is fully functioning and maintained to the required servicing and maintenance requirements.
• Ensure that the investigations performed are in accordance with the Trust policies and protocols on infection control, risk management, data protection and Health and Safety.
• Participate in the training and development of other healthcare employees and trainees.
• Communicate and interact effectively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure a safe and positive patient experience.
• Complete a logbook of evidence and assessments to demonstrate clinical competence.
• Engage in internal and external education to reinforce and further develop clinical knowledge.
• Assist with service development within the Cardiac Investigations unit.

Working for our organisation

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• GCSE level education or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Foundation degree in Healthcare Science or related subject
• SCST qualification
• Basic life support (BLS)

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Experience of working in a cardiology healthcare environment
• Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
• Computer Literate

Desirable criteria

• Experience of leading a small healthcare team

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• Team player with developing leadership skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Competence to perform basic cardiac investigations

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of cardiac rhythms and competence in their interpretation

Our commitment to you:

We are committed to equality and diversity in both the provision of our services and how we recruit and manage our staff. Applications are encouraged from everyone with the necessary attributes for the job, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

The paperwork:

• HHFT is committed to putting the safety and care of our patients first - as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues. Therefore, we would recommend that you are vaccinated against COVID-19 and that you understand that we are treating COVID-19 positive patients within our services.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted at least 5 working days before the scheduled interview date. Applications will be submitted directly into our preferred third party recruitment system (Trac). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs via email - please ensure to check your junk/spam folders.
• All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.
• In compliance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, all applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed as part of the selection process.
• This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
• We believe that using technology wisely reflects strong time management and a commitment to innovation. However, it's essential to personalise your recruitment application to showcase your unique skills and experiences. Over-reliance on generic, AI-generated content may result in rejection if multiple candidates submit applications with similar language or structure. In such cases, recruiting managers may reach out for further clarity where applications appear consistent with others, to better understand your individual strengths.

Tackling Climate Change:

Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or [e-mail].

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• JD (PDF, 552.5KB)
• HHFT Employee Rewards & Benefits (PDF, 723.8KB)
• Tackling Climate Change at Hampshire Hospitals (PDF, 4.9MB)