Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology diagnostics
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-7657WHH-A
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital
- Town
- Margate
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Assistant Cardiac Physiologist
Band 3
Job overview
To accurately record electrocardiograms and to recognise normal and abnormal recordings. To fit ambulatory ECG monitors, BP monitors and manual blood pressure readings. To analyse ambulatory monitoring results and create a comprehensive technical report.
To Support the cardiac physiologists with preparation of patients for echocardiography procedures, including measuring height and weight, preparing the patient for the echocardiogram and assisting with dressing and underdressing
The post holder will be expected at all times to work within the standard operating policies and procedures of the department and more broadly the NHS organisation. The successful applicant will adhere to high standards of professionalism, health and safety, risk reduction, confidentiality, patient care and dignity, and respect for equality and diversity as set out in the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
To record a technically accurate electrocardiograph, enabling the Physician to accurately interpret the results.
Ability to recognise serious arrhythmias, acute myocardial infarcts and initiate the correct the action
Accurately input data on to the patient record systems, keeping accurate activity data.
Routine care of equipment including cleaning, identifying technical faults and initiate the correct action
Know when to seek advice from a senior member of staff.
Consumable stock check
Fit ambulatory ECG and BP monitoring. Download results onto a database.
Assist with exercise stress testing and preparation of echocardiography patients
Assist clerical staff with filing, telephone queries and report typing.
Any other duties which are a reasonable management request.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’.
If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GSCE or equivalent in Maths and English
- Minimum of 1 years experience working in a healthcare environment.
- Proficient in ECG recording.
Desirable criteria
- SCST certificate
- Experience in a clinical environment
Clinical skills and experience
Essential criteria
- A passion for (committed, in depth interest in and enjoyment of) scientific practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors.
Governance
Essential criteria
- The Post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- To be aware of and adhere to the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
- Mellissa Baker
- Job title
- Lead cardiac clinical scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
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