About this role
Job summary
To perform a range of routine non-invasive cardiac diagnostics tests, specifically ECG, and the fitting / removal of outpatient and inpatient ECG and/ or BP ambulatory monitors, and event recorders, including patient and equipment preparation.
Assist Clinical Staff during ETTs (Exercise Test) and CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) when required.
You will be expected to work at the Denmark Hill site from 8am - 6pm (three days a week) and 8am - 5:30pm (one day of the week).
Main duties of the job
Technical
Competently perform ECGs in a variety of situations, including both inpatient and outpatient settings, and for a variety of patients, from neonates through adults
Competently perform resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recordings including event recorders
Identify abnormal recordings and bring to the attention of senior colleagues
Perform all administration tasks required as part of clinical duties.
Transport patients safely to other departments within the Trust
Maintain close liaison with medical, technical and nursing staff
Assist the cardiac physiology team with patient set up for ETT and CPET
Assist in co-ordinating, the in-patient Echo, CPET and CRM Clinic lists
Participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
To ensure, under supervision that specialist equipment is decontaminated in accordance with clearly defined procedures
To ensure that unit stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are always maintained in conjunction with the admin and clinical staff
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Service quality and Efficiency
To attend and participate in departmental meetings and to contribute to issues relating to quality of care, technical standards and efficiency improvements, as applied to own area of technical work
To demonstrate a basic awareness of stock control and ordering systems and of the importance of monitoring expenditure and efficiency of stock usage and to communicate with senior colleagues informed to allow them to manage these
To undertake work in a timely and efficient way, meeting deadlines and keeping senior colleagues informed of changes in own technical workload
To maintain clinical documentation and databases as directed, to participate in the provision of data for statistical analysis and to adhere to departmental standards of record keeping with respect to accuracy, timeliness of completion and confidentiality
To exercise initiative and judgement in solving problems related to own technical workload, whilst keeping others informed and recognising when there is a need to refer problems to senior colleagues and being responsive to advice given
Educational
Complete an approved course of professional study in ECG interpretation
To aid in the training of PTP, STP and medical students encouraging high standards of performance
To ensure that own mandatory training certificates are current
To participate in his/her own Performance Review and actively participate in own professional development
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- GCSE's or equivalent at grade C/4 or above in Maths, English and Science
- ICT Skills Qualification
- Care certificate
Desirable
- SCST Examination or Certificate in Electrocardiography
- Level 2/4 Healthcare Science certificate
Knowledge and Experience
Desirable
- Experience of non-invasive cardiology procedures e.g. ECG
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- The ability to communicate verbally routine & factual information, such as patient histories or results or in situations where there are barriers to understanding i.e. between doctors and patients
- Ability to use initiative, prioritise own workload, apply a problem-solving approach and to work unsupervised where appropriate
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
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)