Senior Cardiographer | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Cardiographer to join the Cardiology Department. This role involves performing ECGs, fitting heart monitors, and assisting with exercise tests. Ideal candidates will provide reassurance to patients and work closely with a team of physiologists. Full training will be provided, and the position requires cross-site working. Applications are welcome from motivated individuals looking for a dynamic role in a friendly hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Motivated and dynamic candidate looking for a career in diagnostic cardiology.
• Experience with ECGs preferred.
• Full training provided with an opportunity to gain the ASCT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Record and interpret electrocardiograms (ECGs) under supervision.
• Provide reassurance to patients during cardiac investigations.
• Assist patients with dressing and undressing.

Skills

Electrocardiograms (ECGs)

Computer skills

Patient interaction

Job description

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. Cardiographers are vital to the work in Cardiology Investigations Department, working alongside cardiac physiologists, performing ECGs, fitting 24‑hour 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.

Responsibilities

• Recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs) within the department and throughout the hospital as required, under supervision and independently after completing a suitable course of training.
• Competency‑based training and assessment program within the department for ECG, demonstrating recognition of the main cardiac arrhythmias and basic electrocardiography instrumentation and troubleshooting technical faults.
• Providing explanation and reassurance to patients undergoing routine non‑invasive cardiac investigations and assisting patients with dressing and undressing.
• Fitting and removing ECG ambulatory ECG monitors and event recorders after appropriate training and assessment.
• Fitting and uploading/downloading event recorders after appropriate training and assessment.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance of ECG and ambulatory ECG recorders and exercise testing equipment.
• Working under supervision with a team of Cardiographers and Cardiac Physiologists.

Training & Qualifications

Full training will be given with an opportunity to gain the ASCT qualification in Electrocardiography.

About the Hospitals Group

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, the hospitals group will help us collaborate more closely on research, the development, education, and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Applications are invited from candidates wanting a career in diagnostic cardiology. 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.

Advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025.