Job summary
Modality LLP is a
large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative
approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist
care, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a
number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient
services with more care being delivered in community settings.
We are looking for an experienced
community Cardiographer who has the skills, knowledge, and experience to
coordinate and provide holistic outpatient Cardiology investigation testing to
patients.
We are seeking dedicated
postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment,
Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
This job is suitable for
individuals who have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a
high-quality service is provided. The postholder(s) will be committed to undertake
any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own
competence.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
Minimum 27 days annual leave, plus 8
days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts and benefits
scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Education and career pathways
Main duties of the job
Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- To lead the recording of routine electrocardiograms on adult and paediatric patients
- To clearly and concisely explain the procedure to the patient
- To perform the ECG accurately to the standard of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST)
- To recognise normal and abnormal ECG records and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical member of staff.
- To provide the correct documentation on the ECG within the patients clinical record
Ambulatory ECG Monitors;
- To prepare a range of monitors in preparation for the patient
- To provide clear and concise instruction to the patient on what the test entails, including advice on how to record information in the patient diary
- Apply the ambulatory monitor to the patient in accordance with the service protocol, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed
- To remove monitors from patients, ensuring that all symptom information has been noted in the patient diary
- To download and store holter monitors onto the appropriate computer programme, ensuring data is stored appropriately
About us
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
You will not enjoy this job if you are looking for a repetitive working
schedule and are comfortable with more traditional ways of working.
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting documents section to retrieve the JD
detailing the core responsibilities of this role.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for
developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways
You will not enjoy this job if you are looking for a repetitive working
schedule and are comfortable with more traditional ways of working.
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge,
we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded
people.
Please note
Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the
advertising period.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE passes (grade C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a Science
- Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject
Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience working with adult and paediatric patients
- Experience of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment
- A minimum of 6 months experience of carrying out ECGs and holters and/or working as a HCA
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Evidence of having worked with the public.
- Able to convey instructions and ensure patient understanding clearly and appropriately.
- Advanced keyboard/typing skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE passes (grade C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a Science
- Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject
Knowledge
Essential
- A minimum of 12 months experience working with adult and paediatric patients
- Experience of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment
- A minimum of 6 months experience of carrying out ECGs and holters and/or working as a HCA
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
- Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleagues views and attitudes when necessary.
- Evidence of having worked with the public.
- Able to convey instructions and ensure patient understanding clearly and appropriately.
- Advanced keyboard/typing skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
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.
