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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (cross - site working)
Job ref
343-NN-6851805-FM-NP
Employer
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Cross-site
Town
Cross-site
Salary
£28,622 - £30,225 pa inc HCAS (Outer London)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Senior Cardiographer

Band 3

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*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here:
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At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.Ìý We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.Ìý This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.Ìý When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

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Job overview

This is an exciting time to join the Cardiology Department at Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Cardiology Investigations Unit offers a full range of Non-invasive Cardiology investigations, pacemaker implants, echocardiography and a catheter lab. The unit is undergoing expansion with the development of new services, along with the addition of more Consultant Cardiologists.Ìý

The Department currently supports 9 Cardiologists across the 2 sites.

We are seeking a Cardiographer to join our busy team. The post will be based with working cross-site as required.

Main duties of the job

Cardiographers are vital to the work of the Cardiology Investigations Department, working alongside Cardiac Physiologists, Ìýperforming ECG’s (recording of the heart rhythm), fitting 24hr heart rhythm and blood pressure monitors and 7 day monitors on outpatients and on the wards, and assisting with exercise tests. Cardiographers also provide administrative support to our admin team. Experience of working with computers is an advantage.

Applications are invited from candidates wanting a career in Diagnostic Cardiology. However, if you are motivated, dynamic and looking for a new role in a friendly, local hospital we would be very interested in hearing from you.

ÌýFull training will be given with an opportunity to gain the ASCT qualification in Electrocardiography.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.ÌýOur sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).Ìý

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After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To undertake the recording and interpretation of electrocardiograms (ECGs), within the department and throughout the hospital as required, under supervision, and independently after a suitable course of training, which will be provided.
The postholder will undertake a competency-based training and assessment program within the department for ECG and be able to demonstrate recognition of the main cardiac arrhythmias and basic electrocardiography instrumentation and troubleshooting technical faults.
To provide explanation and reassurance to patients undergoing routine non-invasive cardiac investigations and to assist patients with dressing and undressing.
To fit and remove ECG ambulatory ECG monitors and event recorders after appropriate training and assessment.
To fit and upload/download event recorders after appropriate training and assessment.
To undertake preventative maintenance of ECG and ambulatory ECG recorders and exercise testing equipment.
To work under supervision with a team of Cardiographers, Senior Cardiographers and Cardiac Physiologists

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
Desirable criteria
  • SCST Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Work experience which involves contact with the general public.
  • Basic computer literacy
Desirable criteria
  • Previous NHS experience

Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria
  • A commitment to obtain and qualify in the Certificate of Electrocardiography to SCST standards
  • An awareness of own limitations and when to seek advice from senior colleagues
Desirable criteria
  • Performing ECG to SCST standards

Personal attributes

Essential criteria
  • Good organisational and time management skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkNational Preceptorship Quality MarkDisability Advice Line

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Joana Rodrigues
Job title
Principal Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0208 296 2575
Additional information

Anitha George- Echo Lead in Cardiac Investigations. Please email [email protected] if you have further enquiries about this job role. Phone number 0208 296 2575.