Job summary
- Main area
- 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
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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
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
- 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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