The Cardiac Physiology team at the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre are seeking a reliable, conscientious, caring new member to join our professional and enthusiastic group of Cardiographers where you will be joining a friendly, supportive team in running a busy ECG service which is based in the modern purpose built Cardiothoracic Centre with clinic sessions also held in the main Basildon Hospital building.

As our Cardiographer you will carry out basic cardiac investigations on patients including 12 lead electrocardiograms and fitting of ECG or BP long term recorders, will be required to supervise trainees working towards competency in the areas of ECG practice and assisting more senior Cardiac Physiologists to carry out more advanced tests such as treadmill exercise testing and you will be encouraged and supported to attain relevant professional ECG related examinations.

Your role requires excellent communication skills both written and verbal, attention to detail and the ability to adapt and use own initiative to deliver a high quality efficient service to patients in a sensitive environment and experience in this area of service is desirable but not essential as training can be supported.

Your role will ensure effective safe use of equipment, monitor and maintain stock levels and be aware of the ordering process and assisting with the checking of departmental defibrillators and the stocking / restocking of consumables, on the resuscitation trolley after appropriate training.

You will need to be able to input accurate and up to date clinical information onto Cardiology Patient Information database and be able to supervise students and trainees rotating through area of clinical practice

We are proud of our longstanding delivery of a high quality standard of service to our patients and referrers our highest priority is that you evidence the ability to embody Trust values of compassion, excellence and respect and the ability to work under pressure in a sensitive environment is essential.

We adapted our ECG Holter monitoring services during the pandemic to suit the needs of our patients with our innovative Collect & Fit service, reducing unnecessary journeys and enabling greater freedom in out of hours returns.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Are you reliable, conscientious and caring with some cardiology experience, then we want to hear from you?

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.