About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to develop a career working with people? Would you like to develop new skills? Are you passionate about delivering high quality healthcare to our community?
If so, this may be the role for you!
Working in both an inpatient and outpatient setting, the majority of the work of a Cardiographer will involve performing electrocardiograms (ECG's) on patients requiring cardiac investigation. The ECG is a fundamental tool in the diagnosis of cardiac disease and a caring, professional manner is therefore an essential requirement.
Additional duties will include the fitting & removal of ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, together with the downloading of information to patient databases. A conscientious attitude and attention to detail are more important than an understanding of computer technology. Full training in all areas will be offered. Further training in cardiac arrhythmia recognition will be made available at a later date.
Administrative and housekeeping duties will include the detailed logging of all investigations performed and the maintenance of disposable stock levels. An extended role in the booking of patient appointments will also be required.
The position of Cardiographer is very much team orientated although the ability to work independently and unsupervised is integral.
A vital part of the role will involve travelling to various sites and working in both Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro and Community Hospitals and Diagnostics Centres around the County.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be committed to this pivotal role, have good inter-personal skills and ideally have experience of working with the general public. You must be able to travel independently between sites in your own vehicle.
This is an opportunity for either full time or part time working. Core departmental hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.
To perform quality electrocardiography (ECG) testing with basic interpretation skills.
To modify ECG recording techniques, as directed, applicable to specific medical requirements e.g. rhythm strip records during performance of carotid sinus massage testing.
To fit ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitors.
To take a manual blood pressure (BP) record and fit ambulatory BP monitors.
To fit ECG event recorders.
To download ECG event records to PC database via trans-telephonic or manual means.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Job description Job responsibilities
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE in English and Maths grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) or equivalent.
Desirable
Further qualification in health-related subject
Skills / Experience Essential
Experience of working with the public / people facing role Experience of working in a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a clinical environment with direct patient contact Experience of performing ECGs
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)