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Job summary

Main area
The Cardiac Department
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-7373330SBH-A
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
St Bartholomew's Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£30,546 - £32,207 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/08/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Cardiographer

Band 3

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

We are currently seeking a forward thinking, dynamic, motivated individual to work within Barts Health Trust based in the Cardiac Department at The Barts Heart Centre. The successful candidate will contribute to service provision with basic non-invasive cardiac investigations.  There may be some cross-site cover at other hospitals in the trust.

Applicants would ideally have experience in basic non-invasive cardiology including patch ECG technology registrations,  ECGs, ambulatory ECG and ambulatory BP monitor fitting, among others however an applicant with a keen desire and ability to learn these skills could also fill the post.  Please refer to the job description for full requirements.

We have a supportive environment for training and development.  You will be expected to demonstrate maturity and experience consistent with this grade and position, however, further training will be provided if necessary.

*PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE* 

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Previous applicants need not apply applications in process

Main duties of the job

To perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic examinations.  To provide support to senior staff members across the Trust and help deliver a smooth-running service. The post holder will be required to perform foundation level tasks unsupervised and to assist senior staff as required. In addition the post holder may be required to supervise more junior students and to give support to senior staff members. There maybe some cross-site cover at other hospitals in the trust.

 

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

 

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Basic life support
  • GSCE or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • SCST certificate
  • Immediate life support

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working with patients/customers/clients
  • Experience in Health and Well-being setting
Desirable criteria
  • Well versed in basic diagnostic skills of a band 3
  • Experience of non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG or spirometry.

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment
  • Ability to work in and contribute in a team environment
  • Ability to cope with a heavy workload
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and show initiative
  • Ability to use Microsoft (word and Excel) applications
  • Knowledge of current professional issues
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of a CRS (patient appointment system) or similar

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Nolan Stain
Job title
Head of Cardiorespiratory Physiology
Email address
[email protected]
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