Job summary
We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, motivated individual to work within Barts Health Trust based in the Cardiac Department at St Bartholomew's Hospital with site rotation. The successful candidate will contribute to service provision within non-invasive cardiac investigations. There may be some cross-site cover at other hospitals in the Trust.
Applicants would ideally be competent in non-invasive cardiac procedures including ECGs, holter and ambulatory BP monitor fitting, Holter analysis, assisting in exercise testing and CPEX. Please refer to the job description for full requirements.
We have a supportive environment for training and development. You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade and position, however, further training will be provided if necessary.
Main duties of the job
An experienced Senior Cardiographer is required to work competently with a multi-disciplinary team in the Cardiology Department, at St Bartholomew's Hospital with site rotation. The post holder will be required to perform foundation level tasks unsupervised and to assist senior staff as required. The post holder must be able participate non-invasive clinical procedures competently. In addition the post holder may be required to supervise more junior staff and to give support to senior staff members. There may be some cross-site cover at other hospitals in the trust.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To be proficient and participate in all non-invasive cardiology procedures. Tests and procedures include:
- Recording 12-lead ECGs.
- Fitting / removal of Holter and event recorder monitors as well as other forms of Ambulatory ECG recording devices.
- Analysis of ambulatory Holter ECG recording (subject to training and sign off).
- Fitting / removal of Blood pressure monitors.
- Assist in CPEX.
- Assist in physiologist-led exercise testing and interpreting.
- Support the implementation and use of new and emerging ECG recording technologies and pathways.
- Liaising with patients and providers to support home monitoring diagnostics.
- To complete the patient pathway for diagnostics on relevant systems.
- Assist with the escalation of results to relevant clinical team.
- Participate on the non-invasive cardiac diagnostic QA programme.
- To be a key member of the Immediate Life Support team in all Cardiology clinical areas according to Trust Guidelines.
- Support junior staff members including Band 3 Cardiographers in relevant tasks.
- Supervision of students and junior staff members in relevant tasks.
Other responsibilities:
- To take responsibility for self-development on a continual basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training as required, and to participate in the departmental appraisal system.
- To be actively committed to internal and cross-site rotation allowing development of new skills and up-dating existing skills.
- To assist in supervision of cardiographers and being involved in the continuing development of an in-house training program.
- Assist in the promotion and development of new ideas and encourage other staff to do likewise.
- Active involvement in monitoring the quality of the service provided. Ensuring all staff are aware of policies and procedures and are working within them and to develop and review policies and procedures annually.
- Complete all necessary documentation and records for all patients undergoing any investigation.
- To develop professional and IT skills as demanded by the needs of the department, including using the hospital patient records databases CRS, PATS, DMS along with presentation programmes.
- To report equipment and environmental problems according to departmental protocols, and to initiate Works Department, Domestic Services etc as required.
- To attend and actively participate in departmental meetings in conjunction with senior colleagues to contribute a proactive approach to issues relating to quality of care, technical standards and efficiency improvements, as applied to own area of work and that of junior colleagues.
- To assist senior staff as and when required.
- To assist in the maintenance of daily stock levels, departmental administration and responding to patient queries.
- To participate in research studies, and work alongside industry with new products.
- To participate in audits and quality initiatives as appropriate, and assist in collecting departmental statistics
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To be proficient and participate in all non-invasive cardiology procedures. Tests and procedures include:
- Recording 12-lead ECGs.
- Fitting / removal of Holter and event recorder monitors as well as other forms of Ambulatory ECG recording devices.
- Analysis of ambulatory Holter ECG recording (subject to training and sign off).
- Fitting / removal of Blood pressure monitors.
- Assist in CPEX.
- Assist in physiologist-led exercise testing and interpreting.
- Support the implementation and use of new and emerging ECG recording technologies and pathways.
- Liaising with patients and providers to support home monitoring diagnostics.
- To complete the patient pathway for diagnostics on relevant systems.
- Assist with the escalation of results to relevant clinical team.
- Participate on the non-invasive cardiac diagnostic QA programme.
- To be a key member of the Immediate Life Support team in all Cardiology clinical areas according to Trust Guidelines.
- Support junior staff members including Band 3 Cardiographers in relevant tasks.
- Supervision of students and junior staff members in relevant tasks.
Other responsibilities:
- To take responsibility for self-development on a continual basis, undertaking on-the-job and other training as required, and to participate in the departmental appraisal system.
- To be actively committed to internal and cross-site rotation allowing development of new skills and up-dating existing skills.
- To assist in supervision of cardiographers and being involved in the continuing development of an in-house training program.
- Assist in the promotion and development of new ideas and encourage other staff to do likewise.
- Active involvement in monitoring the quality of the service provided. Ensuring all staff are aware of policies and procedures and are working within them and to develop and review policies and procedures annually.
- Complete all necessary documentation and records for all patients undergoing any investigation.
- To develop professional and IT skills as demanded by the needs of the department, including using the hospital patient records databases CRS, PATS, DMS along with presentation programmes.
- To report equipment and environmental problems according to departmental protocols, and to initiate Works Department, Domestic Services etc as required.
- To attend and actively participate in departmental meetings in conjunction with senior colleagues to contribute a proactive approach to issues relating to quality of care, technical standards and efficiency improvements, as applied to own area of work and that of junior colleagues.
- To assist senior staff as and when required.
- To assist in the maintenance of daily stock levels, departmental administration and responding to patient queries.
- To participate in research studies, and work alongside industry with new products.
- To participate in audits and quality initiatives as appropriate, and assist in collecting departmental statistics
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oSCST certificate in electrocardiography.
- oImmediate life support
Desirable
- oSCST: Diploma in electrocardiography Interpretation
Experience
Essential
- oWell versed in basic diagnostic skills of a band 3
- oExperience in delegating tasks
- oExperience with ECGs, Holter and BP fitting, Holter analysis and assisting in ETT
Desirable
- oExperience assisting in CPEX
- oExperience with complex ETTS and CPEX e.g. cardiomyopathy, GUCH
- oExperience with event/loop recorders
- oExperience with Diagnostics Home monitoring service
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Other
Essential
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oWillingness to learn new skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oSCST certificate in electrocardiography.
- oImmediate life support
Desirable
- oSCST: Diploma in electrocardiography Interpretation
Experience
Essential
- oWell versed in basic diagnostic skills of a band 3
- oExperience in delegating tasks
- oExperience with ECGs, Holter and BP fitting, Holter analysis and assisting in ETT
Desirable
- oExperience assisting in CPEX
- oExperience with complex ETTS and CPEX e.g. cardiomyopathy, GUCH
- oExperience with event/loop recorders
- oExperience with Diagnostics Home monitoring service
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to work in and contribute in a team environment
- oEffective verbal and written communication
- oAbility to cope with a heavy workload
- oAbility to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
- oAbility to work well under pressure
- oAbility to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
- oKnowledge of current professional issues
Desirable
- oKnowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar
Other
Essential
- oExcellent communication and interpersonal skills
- oWillingness to learn new skills
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).
