Job summary
Our team of ECG support works are often the first staff patients will meet on their journey in Cardiology.
We are looking for team members who can put patients at ease at a stressful time while working efficiently and meeting our high standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an integral member of the ECG team across St Thomas' and Guy's Hospitals bringing with them skills to aid the team and service in a positive manner, including:
Explaining and carrying out the procedure for 12 lead ECG to a range of patients at Guy's or St Thomas's Hospital.
Applying ambulatory monitoring devices, such as Spacelabs' Eclipse and OnTrak range of monitors.
Carrying out stock checks and maintaining a clean working environment.
Assisting the Associate Practitioner and Non-Invasive Clinical Lead in delivering a high quality service for all our service users.
About us
We have around 22,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of Epic to monitor workflow.
Adding patients who have been sent from their GP to Epic and book them into the EGC workflow.
To perform a range of resting 12 lead electrocardiograms to National and local guidelines. Reassuring and putting patients at ease will carrying out the required test.
To identify the appropriate Holter and fit these and BP monitors for up to 30 days as identified by the Epic order.
Stock taking for the ECG department.
Input data into trust IT systems.
Using Epic and Sentinel to manage work flow.
Other clerical duties as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Use of Epic to monitor workflow.
Adding patients who have been sent from their GP to Epic and book them into the EGC workflow.
To perform a range of resting 12 lead electrocardiograms to National and local guidelines. Reassuring and putting patients at ease will carrying out the required test.
To identify the appropriate Holter and fit these and BP monitors for up to 30 days as identified by the Epic order.
Stock taking for the ECG department.
Input data into trust IT systems.
Using Epic and Sentinel to manage work flow.
Other clerical duties as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography
- o BLS
- Educated to foundation degree level
Desirable
- Working towards the Diploma in Electrocardiography
Skills
Essential
- o Good written and oral communication skills
- o Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment
Desirable
- o Ability to assists in advanced electrocardiographic investigations, such as high lead ECG/ Holter and Signal Average ECG
- o Being prepared to undertake further training as required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience carrying out ECG
- Dealing with difficult situations
- o Ability to work as a solo practitioner
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience in the NHS carrying out ECG
- Experience of using Epic
- Able to self-motivate and show initiative, identify problems and develop solutions.
- Use of Sentinel (Spacelabs)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o SCST Certificate of Electrocardiography
- o BLS
- Educated to foundation degree level
Desirable
- Working towards the Diploma in Electrocardiography
Skills
Essential
- o Good written and oral communication skills
- o Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a multi-professional environment
Desirable
- o Ability to assists in advanced electrocardiographic investigations, such as high lead ECG/ Holter and Signal Average ECG
- o Being prepared to undertake further training as required for the post
Experience
Essential
- Relevant clinical experience carrying out ECG
- Dealing with difficult situations
- o Ability to work as a solo practitioner
Desirable
- Relevant clinical experience in the NHS carrying out ECG
- Experience of using Epic
- Able to self-motivate and show initiative, identify problems and develop solutions.
- Use of Sentinel (Spacelabs)
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).
