About this role
Job summary
The Cardiac Physiology Service, based within the modern Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital, is seeking a dedicated Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a part-time role (22.5 hours per week), with some flexibility in the shift pattern to meet the needs of the service.
Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values of Excellence, Compassion, and Respect in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other service users.
Our team provides cardiac diagnostic services across both Basildon District Hospital and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, a regional centre of excellence for cardiac care and interventions. As an accredited Training Centre, we offer comprehensive professional development, supported by a dedicated Training Officer. We have a strong track record of supporting staff progression from assistant roles through to qualified Cardiac Physiologists and beyond.
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of essential and desirable criteria. When completing your application, ensure you provide clear evidence of how you meet these requirements. The ability to record high-quality 12-lead ECGs is essential for this post, and training in the fitting and analysis of cardiac monitors may be provided for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Cardiac Physiologist Assistant will carry out a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, including recording and interpreting 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as fitting and analysing blood pressure (BP) and long-term ECG monitors. The postholder will also support Cardiac Practitioners and Clinical Scientists during exercise treadmill and echocardiography stress tests, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description.
We look forward to your application!
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oMinimum Maths and English GCSE level 5-9 oBLS certification
Desirable
oCare Certificate oSociety of Cardiological Science & Technology Diploma in Electrocardiography or NVQ 3 equivalent
Skills Essential
oAble to communicate effectively with a range of people in writing
Experience Essential
oPractical experience in carrying out and interpreting 12 lead ECG recordings. oPractical experience in assisting with Cardiac Exercise testing oPractical experience in fitting and analysis of ECG recording monitors.
Desirable
oPractical experience in fitting BP monitors oExperience in using Cardiology databases
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.
Employer details Employer name Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basildon
Nethermayne
Basildon
SS16 5NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)