Senior Cardiographer

at  University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

The Department of Cardiac Investigation is based in the outpatients department at UHCW, St Cross Hospital Rugby and the newly opened City of Coventry diagnostic centre on a rotational basis . This role would suit an enthusiastic and reliable team member to work at all Trust sites, closely with the Cardiac Physiologists and other professionals within Cardiology. The department caters for a large variety of patients both adult and a small number of paediatric from within all areas of the hospital and wider community. Previous work experience in a relevant healthcare environment is advantageous
We welcome and highly recommend informal enquiries and visits prior to application or interview.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
As a Cardiographer you will be required to take a lead role within the team responsible for the recording of Electrocardiograms (ECG’s) in the hospital for outpatients and inpatients as required, attaching ambulatory monitors (ECG and BP) and the organisational duties associated with these procedures. Other duties required will include supporting the Cardiac Physiologists, junior cardiographers and students in their day to day duties such as preparing patients for tests within the department.
As a Cardiographer you will be required to supervise and teach students and other staff members within the trust relevant tests in keeping with your skill set.
We want to ensure that we deliver the best possible care to our patients, so you will need to have a real interest in Cardiology and in working with members of the public.
You will be expected to deal with patients queries in person and on the phone, therefore be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
You will already hold the SCST Award in Electrocardiography or be working towards taking, the Certificate in Electrocardiography examination in the very near future.
As a teaching hospital the department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance at local and national meetings and will be ready to support you in your career.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence ® designated organisation – please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation’s core values.
To independently manage and provide an effective ECG service at UHCW and St Cross, Rugby and City of Coventry Diagnostic Centre on a rotational basis
To be able to organise own day to day work tasks and activities.
To ensure tests are performed in accordance with protocols and that data is accurately documented and processed in a timely manner.
To have knowledge and understanding of the procedure for recording electrocardiograms on patients of all ages and conditions, without supervision, providing support and reassurance as appropriate.
To have the knowledge, and understand the significance, of an ECG recording, liaising with appropriate technical, medical or nursing staff as required, ensuring that information is communicated in an appropriate manner.
To fit ambulatory ECG and BP monitors to patients, and to remove the monitors preparing them for analysis without supervision.
To issue ECG event recorders ensuring that clear instructions for use and return are given to patients.
To ensure an appropriate mechanism for identifying the location of ambulatory monitors is maintained within the department.
To understand the significance of results of BP recording and to liaise with Cardiac Physiologists should the need arise.
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