Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Cardiographer

The closing date is 24 August 2025

Job summary

The Cardiology department at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is currently seeking to recruit a keen member of staff to join the busy team of Cardiographers. This position will be based in Royal Gwent Hospital with the expectation to cover all ABUHB sites as and when required.

Main duties of the job

This will be a split role which will also entail some support within the clerical team, providing clinic cover.

The role involves the accurate recording of an Electrocardiogram (ECG) and also the general care and maintenance of the equipment used. It also requires the applicant be professional, use their initiative and be able to work well under pressure. Reliability, a patient caring nature, together with a responsible and flexible approach to work are essential. To undertake any other duties consistent with the overall grade of the post

An ECG is a very important diagnostic test requiring meticulous placement of electrodes to provide good quality ECG recordings.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS242-0825

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Polite & empathetic
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people in a public setting

Desirable

  • Experience within a caring / hospital environment

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ L2 Health & Social Care or SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or Good educational background
Person Specification

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Polite & empathetic
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work alone or as part of a team

Desirable

  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with people in a public setting

Desirable

  • Experience within a caring / hospital environment

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ L2 Health & Social Care or SCST Award in Practical Electrocardiography or Good educational background

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead CRM Physiologist

Jessica Hamer

Jessica.Hamer@wales.nhs.uk

01633493446

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS242-0825

Job locations

Royal Gwent Hospital

Cardiff Road

Newport

NP20 2UB


Supporting documents

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