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 Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr with the expectation to cover all ABUHB sites as and when required.
Main duties of the job
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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups (Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing Staff and peer groups), patients and the public
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Able to communicate information clearly
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Maintains confidentiality
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Intermediate Life Support
Qu
Essential
- Good standard of Education
- Must be already working as a Cardiographer or Senior Cardiographer - knowledge of duties acquired through training, experience to Vocational level 3
Desirable
- SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Children's Barred List check
- Confident to liaise with other staff groups (Consultant staff, Medical staff, Nursing Staff and peer groups), patients and the public
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Able to communicate information clearly
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Motivated, flexible and adaptable
- Maintains confidentiality
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Experience
Essential
- Basic Life Support
- Ability to work independently
Desirable
- Good IT skills
- Intermediate Life Support
Qu
Essential
- Good standard of Education
- Must be already working as a Cardiographer or Senior Cardiographer - knowledge of duties acquired through training, experience to Vocational level 3
Desirable
- SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography
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).
