Job overview

To work in co-operation with the staff within Clinical Measurement Unit and Cardiology Consultants, as part of the team that provides a timely, efficient, high quality, service to Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust.

Undertake, routine non-invasive diagnostic clinical cardiac procedures e.g. 12 lead ECG’s and fitting ambulatory ECG and BP monitors under supervision initially until signed as competent to carry out procedures safely without requiring additional supervision.

To provide a comprehensive secretarial service to the Echo service and Cardiac Physiologists, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality is maintained at all times.   The post holder will be required to demonstrate a significant level of initiative in organising their workload and in making decisions and taking action in accordance with departmental policy.

Main duties of the job

Perform, under supervision non-invasive cardiac clinical physiology procedures working to the standards set by the professional and local policies, until competencies are met and in agreement with  mentor and line manager, candidate is able to perform procedures un-supervised.

 · To undertake clinical procedures on adults and paediatrics, both within outpatient and inpatient settings, 12 Lead ECG, Ambulatory BP monitoring hook up, Ambulatory ECG monitoring hook up including 7 day and 14-day monitors.

· To have an understanding of ECG Interpretation, which will be developed during ongoing training and mentorship.

 · To take appropriate action, according to departmental policies and procedures, when results and / or patient conditions are abnormal.

· Ensure that equipment is maintained in a safe and clean condition.

· Recognise equipment faults and take appropriate steps to report and correct 

following the departmental protocols.

· Utilise the Trust’s Electronic Patient Record systems, CRIS and Fusion.

· Answer telephone and other queries.

· Deal with clinical request forms as per departmental protocol.

· Assist the Technical Cardiology Service Manager in the implementation of policy/protocol changes within the department. Offer suggestions for changes to those that apply to the work area, so that they may be discussed by the team at departmental meetings.

· Be alert for opportunities for service improvement. 

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.