Cardiographer

Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen within the Cardiothoracic Investigations Unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a Cardiographer.

We are looking for a motivated and driven Band 3 Cardiographer to come and work with us in a busy cardiology department, to be trained into performing ECG and fitting heart monitors.

The successful candidate will help expand and support our Cardiac Investigations service, working within the team to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The ability to work both independently and in a team is essential.

We are proud that the team embraces diversity, multiculturalism and hold a positive mindset so everyone can work towards their full potential.

Main duties of the job

To perform ECGs and fit heart monitors for patients both in the outpatient and inpatient setting.

Work in a hospital setting.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital.

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - requests for part time working will be considered.

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

GCSE completion Human Biology - basic anatomy understanding Basic IT knowledge

Desirable

SCST certificate Previous experience as cardiographer Previous experience working in Healthcare

Communication

Essential

Evidence of previous roles requiring customer interaction

Certificates

Desirable

SCST certificate

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