Cardiographer

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services.

Main duties of the job

The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in an outpatient environment in addition to the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department. This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac rhythm management, Coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-invasive diagnostic services. We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and theNew Hospital Programme.

This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.

Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-ME04418

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 6 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team.

Please see full job description for detailed role requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 6 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team.

Please see full job description for detailed role requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs at C level or above
  • BLS

Desirable

  • SCST qualification
  • Previous ECG training

Experience

Essential

  • Performing ECGs
  • Fitting ambulatory monitors

Desirable

  • Training junior members of staff/students

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Computer literate e.g. Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Identify and escalate acutely unwell/deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Significant ECG abnormalities

Other

Essential

  • Awareness of own limitations
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations
  • Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant conditions
  • Problem solving

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Teamwork with demonstrable experience
  • Work well under pressure
  • Good level of general fitness

Language

Essential

  • Able to speak English as necessary
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 3 GCSEs at C level or above
  • BLS

Desirable

  • SCST qualification
  • Previous ECG training

Experience

Essential

  • Performing ECGs
  • Fitting ambulatory monitors

Desirable

  • Training junior members of staff/students

Technical Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Computer literate e.g. Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Identify and escalate acutely unwell/deteriorating patient

Desirable

  • Significant ECG abnormalities

Other

Essential

  • Awareness of own limitations
  • High attention to detail
  • Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations
  • Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant conditions
  • Problem solving

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Teamwork with demonstrable experience
  • Work well under pressure
  • Good level of general fitness

Language

Essential

  • Able to speak English as necessary

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

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Leana Galton

leana.galton@uhd.nhs.uk

03000194999

Date posted

04 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

153-ME04418

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW


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