Job summary
The Cardiology Department is looking for motivated, enthusiastic person to join its busy but friendly team of Clinical Support Workers.
Good communication skills and a sympathetic and caring disposition are essential requirements for this role. Experience of working in the NHS or other public service would be advantageous.The post holder will be responsible for performing electrocardiograms (ECGs) on patients in a clinical setting. Other occasional duties include setting up patients for ambulatory monitoring and aiding Cardiac Physiologists in setting up patients for echocardiogram tests. All necessary training will be given to the successful applicants.
- Interview Date; 13th June 2025
- 37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Main duties of the job
- This post is suitable for individuals who wish to work in the critical/acute care environment of the Cardiac Services Department. The post holder is expected to work closely with Cardiac Physiologists within the clinical environment and demonstrate the ability to develop practical and anticipatory skills confidently in an acute and dynamic environment.
- All staff are actively supported with their ongoing education and development within the limits of their own personal ambition and potential to meet service needs.
About us
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
o Freeman Hospital
o Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
o Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
o Newcastle Dental Hospital
o Newcastle Fertility Centre
o Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
o Northern Genetics Service
o Cramlington Manor Walks
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The purpose of the job is to work under the direction and supervision of a Cardiac Physiologist providing assistance and support to facilitate an efficient service and maintain a safe environment within the Cardiac Services department.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in a range of clinical and non-clinical activities within the department, including the transfer of patients to and from wards and other areas of the hospital. They will act as chaperones and help to maintain an efficient, professional and patient centred service by contributing to administrative, housekeeping and other departmental duties as required. Following appropriate training they will be expected to:
- Record 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) on both in- and outpatients
- Fit and remove of ambulatory ECG, Blood Pressure and event recorders
- Analysis and production of reports for ambulatory blood pressure recordings
- The job is rotational between the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, however the post holder will be required to operate on other sites from time to time.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The purpose of the job is to work under the direction and supervision of a Cardiac Physiologist providing assistance and support to facilitate an efficient service and maintain a safe environment within the Cardiac Services department.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in a range of clinical and non-clinical activities within the department, including the transfer of patients to and from wards and other areas of the hospital. They will act as chaperones and help to maintain an efficient, professional and patient centred service by contributing to administrative, housekeeping and other departmental duties as required. Following appropriate training they will be expected to:
- Record 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECG) on both in- and outpatients
- Fit and remove of ambulatory ECG, Blood Pressure and event recorders
- Analysis and production of reports for ambulatory blood pressure recordings
- The job is rotational between the Freeman Hospital and the Royal Victoria Infirmary, however the post holder will be required to operate on other sites from time to time.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate.The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good standard of education (GCSE grade 9-1) or equivalent level qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working with people, preferably within a hospital environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Broad range of life experiences
Desirable
- Previous work in a health care setting
- Experience of caring in a professional setting Basic understanding of manual handling principles
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively under direction as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to operate technical equipment
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to record a 12-lead ECG recording
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Good standard of education (GCSE grade 9-1) or equivalent level qualifications
Desirable
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Working with people, preferably within a hospital environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Broad range of life experiences
Desirable
- Previous work in a health care setting
- Experience of caring in a professional setting Basic understanding of manual handling principles
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work effectively under direction as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals
- Ability to operate technical equipment
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Good communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to record a 12-lead ECG recording
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).
