Job summary
Are you passionate about patient care and committed to putting patients at the centre of everything you do?

An excellent opportunity has arisen within our busy Cardiac Diagnostics Department for a Band 3 Cardiac Diagnostic Technician.

We are looking for a caring, conscientious and motivated individual to join our team and support the delivery of a high-quality cardiac diagnostic service. The successful applicant will perform routine and urgent 12-lead ECGs, fit and remove ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, and support cardiac diagnostic clinics across the Trust.

You will work with a diverse range of patients, using excellent communication skills to explain investigations, provide reassurance and maintain dignity and confidentiality at all times. You will also support senior cardiac physiology staff, assist with echocardiography clinics, maintain diagnostic equipment and contribute to the smooth running of the department.

Previous experience working with the public is essential, with healthcare or patient-facing experience desirable. The successful candidate will be supported through in-house training and will be expected to develop knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms and work towards the SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography.

If you are enthusiastic, patient-focused and keen to develop your skills within a specialist cardiac environment, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

• To provide a timely and high-quality cardiac diagnostic service, performing routine and urgent investigations including 12-lead ECGs.
• To fit and remove ambulatory ECG, blood pressure monitors and event recorders for both inpatients and outpatients.
• To obtain accurate diagnostic results across a diverse range of patients, maintaining dignity, confidentiality and a patient-centred approach at all times.
• To work in accordance with Trust policies, procedures and guidance from the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST).
• To support senior cardiac physiology and echocardiography staff in the delivery of diagnostic services.

About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.

Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.

We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.

Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronym ICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.

We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.

The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification which detains the main responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Please note this post may close earlier than advertised if a high number of applications are received.

Person Specification
Essential criteria
Essential

• Vocational qualification in health and social care

Desirable

• Venepuncture and ECG Skills

Essential criteria
Essential

• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.