Job summary
We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services.

We are looking for an individual to work cross site between our Cardiac Departments at Bournemouth and Poole. Ideally following the below working pattern:

• Monday and Tuesday - Bournemouth site
• Wednesday and Friday - Poole site

Main duties of the job
The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in an outpatient environment in addition to the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department.

This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac Rhythm Management, coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-Invasive diagnostic services.

We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team.

About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in Cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 9 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team.

Please see full job description for detailed role requirements.

Qualifications
Essential

• 3 GCSEs at C level or above
• BLS

Desirable

• SCST qualification
• Previous ECG training

Experience
Essential

• Performing ECGs
• Fitting ambulatory monitors

Desirable

• Training junior members of staff/students
• Previous NHS experience

Technical Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Computer literate e.g. Microsoft Office

Knowledge
Essential

• Identify and escalate acutely unwell/deteriorating patient

Desirable

• Significant ECG abnormalities

Other
Essential

• Awareness of own limitations
• High attention to detail
• Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations
• Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant conditions
• Problem solving

Desirable

• Attended for informal visit

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Teamwork with demonstrable experience
• Work well under pressure
• Good level of general fitness

Language
Essential

• Able to speak English as necessary

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.