About this role
Job summary
A rare opportunity has arisen within the Cardiothoracic Investigations Unit at the Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust for a Cardiographer.
We are looking for a motivated and driven Band 3 Cardiographer to come and work with us in a busy cardiology department, to be trained into performing ECG and fitting heart monitors.
The successful candidate will help expand and support our Cardiac Investigations service, working within the team to provide a high quality of care to our patients. The ability to work both independently and in a team is essential.
We are proud that the team embraces diversity, multiculturalism and hold a positive mindset so everyone can work towards their full potential.
18.50 hours per week, working days must include Monday and Thursday.
Main duties of the job
To perform ECGs and fit heart monitors for patients both in the outpatient and inpatient setting.
Work in a hospital setting.
About us
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital.
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - requests for part time working will be considered.
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification
Education Essential
GCSE completion Human Biology - basic anatomy understanding Basic IT knowledge
Desirable
SCST certificate Previous experience as cardiographer Previous experience working in Healthcare
Communication Essential
Evidence of previous roles requiring customer interaction
Certificates Desirable
SCST certificate
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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Basingstoke Main site, with occasional support across Andover and Winchester
Aldermaston Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)