Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen and we are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team in the Cardiology Department at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.
The Cardiology Investigations Department offers a full range of invasive and non-invasive cardiology investigations across the three sites of Northwick Park, Central Middlesex and Ealing Hospitals.
We are seeking a Senior Cardiographer to join our friendly team performing ECGs, fitting and analysis of ECG Holter's and blood pressure monitors, and assisting with exercise tests . This post will be based across the three sites.
The post holder is also expected to help manage bookings in conjunction with our admin and clerical team and be responsible for ECG stock control. Experience of working with computers is required.
Applications are invited from experienced Cardiographers who hold the SCST certificate in Electrocardiography (or have equivalent experience).
Main duties of the job
To undertake the recording and interpretation of a 12 lead ECG on adults and paediatrics according to SCST guidelines for electrocardiograms.
The post holder should be able to recognise of the main cardiac arrhythmias/any life threatening abnormalities.
Have experience in a busy department and understand the day to day running of the ECG department.
Accurately configuring and initialising the ambulatory ECG recorders and BP monitors. The fitting and analysis of Holter's, 24hr or 7 day tapes.
Fitting, removing and downloading data from 24 hr BP monitors accurately.
To assist cardiac physiologists with exercise ECG testing depending on experience.
A basic knowledge of electrocardiography instrumentation and troubleshooting technical faults.
To undertake preventative maintenance of ECG machines.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties involve performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs), fitting Ambulatory Holter and Blood pressure Monitors, assisting in Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT).
The day to day running of the ECG department.
Stock control.
Assisting with any queries which may arise.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and able to adapt these skills to suit the situation, you need to be friendly, hardworking and work well.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.
Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties involve performing Electrocardiograms (ECGs), fitting Ambulatory Holter and Blood pressure Monitors, assisting in Exercise Tolerance Testing (ETT).
The day to day running of the ECG department.
Stock control.
Assisting with any queries which may arise.
The successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and able to adapt these skills to suit the situation, you need to be friendly, hardworking and work well.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.
Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- +3 years experience working in Cardiology Department / ECGs
Desirable
- Some experience working in Cardiology Department
Basic Life support
Essential
ECG interpretation
Essential
- SCST certificate in electrocardiography
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- +3 years experience working in Cardiology Department / ECGs
Desirable
- Some experience working in Cardiology Department
Basic Life support
Essential
ECG interpretation
Essential
- SCST certificate in electrocardiography
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
London North West University Healthcare
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
