Senior Cardiographer

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic band 3 cardiographer to join their Cardiac Physiology team. Responsibilities include performing ECGs, fitting ambulatory monitors, and assisting in exercise tolerance tests. The ideal candidate will have experience in a cardiology department, knowledge of ECG interpretation, and strong communication skills. The role also involves training junior staff and managing some administrative tasks. A supportive environment is provided for ongoing professional development and wellbeing.

Benefits

On-site staff nursery

Wellbeing practitioners

Comprehensive occupational health services

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a cardiology department with the ability to perform ECGs and fit/remove ambulatory monitors.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs and fit ambulatory monitors.
• Assist in exercise tolerance tests and ensure prioritisation of inpatient diagnostic requests.
• Train junior members of the team and handle administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent level of professionalism

Team player

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE level at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our Cardiac Physiology team at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for a candidate who has had previous experience of working with patients in a healthcare environment with previous ECG recording experience who also has knowledge of ambulatory monitors.

Main duties of the job

We are a busy department providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic investigations including:

• ECG and ambulatory monitoring
• Exercise tolerance tests
• Echocardiography (including TTE, TOE and bubble echo)
• Pacing, ILR and complex device follow up)
• Cath lab services (including angiograms and pacing and ILR implants)

As a band 3 cardiographer you will be a senior member of the ECG team and will be responsible for performing ECGs, fitting ambulatory monitors and assistance in exercise tolerance tests. The post holder will ensure that all inpatient diagnostic requests are planned and prioritised within the day to day running of the department. Training of junior members of the team is also required. There will also be a level of administration duties involved in the role, including ordering of stock.

To be successful in this post you will be capable of providing an excellent level of professionalism, be a team player and possess good communication and organisational skills.

About us

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and personal happiness matter to us. After all, we can't expect the best from you if we don't invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we're committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, regular wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly 'shoutouts' and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• Educated to GCSE level at grade C or above (or equivalent)

Desirable

• BLS or ILS support certificate

Experience Essential

• Experience of working in a cardiology department with the ability to perform ECGs and fit/ remove ambulatory monitors.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation and rhythm recognition

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Kingston Hospital, Galsworthy Road, Kingston, KT2 7QB

Website: https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/