Job Description:
Vacancy: Cardiology Assistant
Department: Cardiac Services
Location: East London
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time / 37.5 hours per week.
Salary: £Competitive
This is an exciting opportunity to join our diagnostic clinical services in a purpose-built Specialist Diagnostics & Dental Centre. Featuring state-of-the-art facilities including MRI, CT, X-ray, and mammography, the centre will deliver a wide range of outpatient and diagnostic services across multiple specialities
As a at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day.
Joining Bupa, you'll benefit from access to our state-of-the art a centre for connected learning, care and careers. This forms part of a vibrant new learning initiative which brings us together in virtual and physical spaces across the Bupa globe.
About the Centre
The Centre's secondary care services including muscle, bone and joint, orthopaedics, pain and spinal, dental and maxillofacial, breast and gynaecology, dermatology, cardiac, musculoskeletal, spinal, and urology, ENT, and will be able to perform simple procedures onsite.
The centre provides rapid-access to numerous specialities, and is operational Monday to Friday, and Saturday
How you'll make things happen:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Cardiology Assistant to join our newly launched Cardiology service. You will play a key role in supporting both clinical and administrative operations, working closely with Consultants and the wider team to ensure an exceptional patient experience.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform diagnostic tests such as 12-lead ECG, Holter monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure.
2. Assist in triage appointments and manage patient pathways.
3. Record and interpret ECG results, escalating abnormalities as required.
4. Carry out venepuncture and basic clinical observations.
5. Maintain accurate patient records and ensure data confidentiality.
6. Support Consultants with clinic preparation and coordination.
7. Monitor equipment, stock levels, and ensure infection control standards.
8. Deliver outstanding customer service and contribute to continuous improvement.
You will have the following :
Essential:
9. A-level qualification or equivalent.
10. Venepuncture/cannulation skills.
11. Experience performing ECGs and working in a healthcare assistant or health advisor role.
12. Strong communication skills and a patient-centred approach.
Desirable:
13. Healthcare-related degree.
14. ECG interpretation skills.
15. Experience in a cardiology setting.
Benefits:
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
16. Payment of Professional Registration fees ( if applicable)
17. Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
18. Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
19. An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
20. Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
21. Discounted access to online gym sessions through Gympass
22. Various other benefits and online discounts
23. Free onsite massages as a recognition for your hard work
24. Opportunity to participate in our annual awards ceremony
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.