About this role
Job summary To work efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team providing a service of basic cardiac investigations and to assist with the delivery of more complex investigations ensuring optimal standards of care are provided to patients within the Trust
Main duties of the job Perform a variety of diagnostic tests for the cardiac assessment unit following a daily workload schedule as instructed.
Produce accurate detailed reports of diagnostics
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team
The post holder will be required to work at any location where the trust provides a service.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job overview
To work efficiently within a multi-disciplinary team providing a service of basic cardiac investigations and to assist with the delivery of more complex investigations ensuring optimal standards of care are provided to patients within the Trust
Main duties of the job
Perform a variety of diagnostic tests for the cardiac assessment unit following a daily workload schedule as instructed.
Produce accurate detailed reports of diagnostics
Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team
The post holder will be required to work at any location where the trust provides a service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To perform 12 lead ECGS independently and action appropriately
To analyse 24 hour (or longer) ECG recordings using Pathfinder Digital or Pathfinder SL and provide a factual report escalating to the relevant person as necessary.
To analyse Event Monitors and BP monitors and provide a factual report escalating to the relevant person as necessary.
To assist with Exercise Tolerance tests as a second person, then lead when appropriately trained.
To perform Haemodynamic monitoring in the Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory under supervision until appropriately trained. (band 5)
To assist in nurse led ILR implantation (Band 5)
Perform ILR follow up and provide a factual report based on findings and escalate as appropriate.
Participate in remote follow up clinics. (Band 5)
Perform Pacemaker follow up and implantations and make adjustments based on findings as appropriate or as directed by the pacing consultant. - under supervision until appropriately trained. (Band 5)
To complete ILS if not already held and remain responsible for updating yearly. (Band 5)
To perform full and daily checks of resuscitation trolley ensuring is readily available prior to commencement of each procedure.
Work within local and national guidelines and directives ie NICE etc
Compliant with all hospital policies including infection control and information governance
To use the Hospital Patient Administration system (Alexhealth).
To use the Cardiology patient management system (CRIS and Xero).
To maintain a clean working environment including cleaning of equipment.
To be flexible to provide cover at other sites in the case of unexpected absence.
Assist with training of junior members of staff in the performance and technique of tests performed within the department.
Identify own training needs and maintain own skill development and mandatory training.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Cardiac Physiology Degree or equivalent. (Health care science/PTP or equivalent qualified or due to qualify later this year) (for band 5)
Desirable
ILS certificate
Experience Essential
Able to demonstrate a good level of ECG recording and interpretation Monitor analysis
Desirable
Experience in Cath Lab or device follow up clinic Experience of ETT both leading and support role Experience in a similar role
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 The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)