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Cardiac Investigations- Cardiographer
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week (Four working days, Monday through to Friday)
Job ref
358-6425318-RRCV
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Rotation post at all three UHL sites
Town
Leicester
Salary
£22,383 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

NHS

Cardiographer

NHS AfC: Band 2

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

We have a vacancy in our busy team for a new Cardiographer. 

You will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team performing ECG's, and Ambulatory Holter application.  Other opportunities are available if you wish to develop your career further within Cardiac Investigations.

We are keen to support anyone with the ability and drive to progress!  

All job training will be offered. You will commence the post on a band 2, however progression to band 3 is supported if you choose to do further training.  Why stop there, we have further training opportunities, should you wish to progress further

You will work at all three sites with UHL. Glenfield hospital, Leicester General Hospital and Leicester Royal Infirmary, with both adult's and children. 

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of routine, basic cardiac physiological measurement tests on both adult and paediatric patients. 

To adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners and clinicians

·         Electrocardiography (ECG)

·         Ambulatory Monitoring (ECG)

·         Assist within Echo section

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals: 

  • high-quality care for all, 
  • being a great place to work, 
  • partnerships for impact, and 
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud, 
  • we are inclusive, and 
  • we are one team 

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Assist new or less experienced staff in carrying out the procedures above by providing advice and demonstrating the procedure when necessary
  • To prepare patients ready for cardiac ultrasound scans, which may involve portering patients in wheelchairs
  • To recognise life threatening arrhythmias and have the ability to know when to seek assistance from senior staff within the area.
  • To respond to emergency/urgent calls and record good quality ECG’s as required by the team responsible for the patient e.g in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or collapse etc.
  • Adhere to existing departmental procedures and seek advice from a more senior colleague if there is a need to deviate from these

 

 

 

 

Person specification

Education

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English Language and Maths or equivalent
  • Neat legible handwriting
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE Biology/Science

Work Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Working with the general public
  • Previous NHS experience

Communication Skill

Essential criteria
  • Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Good organisational skills
  • Confident manner

Planning and organisation

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to working
  • Enthusiastic

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoCare quality commission - Goodhttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelinesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Miss Caroline Groves
Job title
Senior Chief Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01162502970

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Paget house, 2 West street
Leicester
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LE1 6XP
Telephone
0116 502 7298
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