Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Department operational hours Mon - Fri 8.30- 4.30)
- Job ref
- 390-CTC-BA-2249
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Basildon
- Town
- Basildon
- Salary
- £24,937 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant
Band 3
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
The Cardiac Physiology Service, based within the modern Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital, is seeking a dedicated Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week), with some flexibility in the shift pattern to meet the needs of the service.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values of Excellence, Compassion, and Respect in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other service users.
Our team provides cardiac diagnostic services across both Basildon District Hospital and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, a regional centre of excellence for cardiac care and interventions. As an accredited Training Centre, we offer comprehensive professional development, supported by a dedicated Training Officer. We have a strong track record of supporting staff progression from assistant roles through to qualified Cardiac Physiologists and beyond.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of essential and desirable criteria. When completing your application, ensure you provide clear evidence of how you meet these requirements. The ability to record high-quality 12-lead ECGs is essential for this post, and training in the fitting and analysis of cardiac monitors may be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Cardiac Physiologist Assistant will carry out a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, including recording and interpreting 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as fitting and analysing blood pressure (BP) and long-term ECG monitors. The postholder will also support Cardiac Practitioners and Clinical Scientists during exercise treadmill and echocardiography stress tests, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • Minimum Maths and English GCSE level 5-9
- • BLS certification
Desirable criteria
- • Care Certificate
- • Society of Cardiological Science & Technology Diploma in Electrocardiography or NVQ 3 equivalent
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Able to communicate effectively with a range of people in writing
- • Conscientious approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail.
- • Organisational skills including prioritisation of work and taking initiative.
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Practical experience in carrying out and interpreting 12 lead ECG recordings.
- • Proven ability to identify and take appropriate action on clinically significant ECG rhythms.
- • Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
- • Practical experience in assisting with Cardiac Exercise testing
- • Practical experience in fitting and analysis of ECG recording monitors.
Desirable criteria
- • Practical experience in fitting BP monitors
- • Experience in using Cardiology databases
personal & people
Essential criteria
- • Commitment to ongoing training and development
- • Ability to embody Trust values of compassion, excellence and respect.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Broad
- Job title
- Head of Primary Investigations & Training Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004437966
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