Job summary
Are you looking to develop a career working with people? Would you like to develop new skills? Are you passionate about delivering high quality healthcare to our community?
If so, this may be the role for you!
Working in both an inpatient and outpatient setting, the majority of the work of a Cardiographer will involve performing electrocardiograms (ECG's) on patients requiring cardiac investigation. The ECG is a fundamental tool in the diagnosis of cardiac disease and a caring, professional manner is therefore an essential requirement.
Additional duties will include the fitting & removal of ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, together with the downloading of information to patient databases. A conscientious attitude and attention to detail are more important than an understanding of computer technology. Full training in all areas will be offered. Further training in cardiac arrhythmia recognition will be made available at a later date.
Administrative and housekeeping duties will include the detailed logging of all investigations performed and the maintenance of disposable stock levels. An extended role in the booking of patient appointments may also be required.
The position of Cardiographer is very much team orientated although the ability to work independently and unsupervised is integral.
A vital part of the role will involve travelling to various sites and working in both Royal Cornwall Hospital (Treliske) and community hospitals and diagnostics centres around the County.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be committed to this pivotal role, have good inter-personal skills and ideally have experience of working with the general public. You must be able to travel independently between sites in your own vehicle.
This is an opportunity for either full time or part time working. Core departmental hours are 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
To perform quality electrocardiography (ECG) testing with basic interpretation skills.
To modify ECG recording techniques, as directed, applicable to specific medical requirements e.g. rhythm strip records during performance of carotid sinus massage testing.
To fit ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitors.
To take a manual blood pressure (BP) record and fit ambulatory BP monitors.
To fit ECG event recorders.
To download ECG event records to PC database via trans-telephonic or manual means.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Further qualification in health-related subject
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public / people facing role
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment with direct patient contact
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of performing ECGs
- Experience of working with the general public
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics
- Further qualification in health-related subject
Skills / Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the public / people facing role
- Knowledge and understanding of the importance of equal opportunities.
- Demonstrates understanding of importance of maintaining privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a clinical environment with direct patient contact
- Experience of working in a team
- Experience of performing ECGs
- Experience of working with the general public
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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