Cardiographer

Are you interested in helping set up and deliver Cardiorespiratory services at Askham Bar as part of the Community Diagnostic Centre project?

This will aim to make diagnostics more accessible to a large population of patients and reduce waiting times significantly.

We are looking for someone with an interest in Cardiology, ECGs and a passion for helping others. The job will mostly include the fitting of ECG monitors, with some exposure to ambulatory BP monitors and 12 lead ECG. The majority of the work will be undertaken at Askham Bar, but some of the training will occur at York and there may be the opportunity to work at the main hospital site on occasion.

Prepare patients and perform 12 lead ECG in accordance with SCST specifications and recommendations.

Fit and remove Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, providing the patient with clear instructions and advice relating to the period of monitoring and documenting of symptoms.

Deliver first class patient care, ensuring patients are welcomed in a professional manner, explaining the procedure as required.

Recognise waveforms and abnormalities on an ECG.

Recognise normal and abnormal BP measurements.

Assist in the smooth flow of clinical and administrative work within the clinic.

Help train student Cardiac Physiologists in the above duties.

Our benefits

**We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including**:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants

27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)

A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave

Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme

NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme

An extensive range of learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

**A full description of the role is available in the attachment**: job description.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.