Job overview

We are seeking to employ a part time (34 hours per week) Cardiographer on a fixed term contract for 13 months to cover maternity leave. 

The department provides services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, City Health Campus and Sandwell Health Campus sites and carries out a variety of procedures on patients with known or suspected cardiac conditions. The successful candidate will be required to work cross site.

The successful applicant will perform high-quality ECGs and non-invasive cardiac monitoring (Holter and BP monitor fitting) on patients of all ages, working across outpatient clinics and wards. You will support patient care by operating diagnostic equipment, ensuring accurate data capture, and assisting with clinical documentation. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and within a team are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a dynamic service delivering cardiology diagnostics in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will perform high-quality 12-lead ECGs and apply non-invasive cardiac monitoring devices (Holter and BP) in both the outpatient environment at the Sandwell and City Health Campus' and inpatient environment at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.  

Duties also include:

• accurate patient data entry
• equipment setup and cleaning
• managing patient interactions with sensitivity
• ensuring clinical data is transmitted correctly to hospital systems
• supporting clerical functions
• maintaining stock

You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential diagnostic support to cardiology services across various hospital departments.

Working for our organisation

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country – one of the country’s most culturally diverse areas. It’s a friendly and welcoming place – a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow. 

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.  

Our values – Ambition, Respect and Compassion – are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.  

 
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to “Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population.” It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It’s what makes us unique.  

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.  When we say we’re ‘with you all the way’ we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.