Job overview
Looking for a new position in the Cardiology field? At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, we’re driven by a clear mission: to deliver world-class healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and training. Now, we're inviting a new associate practitioner in Cardiology to join our friendly, expert team in the renowned Cardiac Rhythm Management and electrophysiology department.
Work at the forefront of cardiac diagnostics, where you’ll handle a full spectrum of investigations, including ECGs and Holter's. With our large cardiac rhythm management program, you’ll have the chance to contribute to the care of our patients.
We are a team comprised of motivated and skillful Consultant cardiologists, Cardiac Physiologists, Associate practitioners, Cardiographers and Cardiac nurse specialists. We are looking for a caring and hard working experienced band 4 Associate Practitioner in Cardiology or a senior band 3 Cardiographer who wants to develop.
The ideal candidate will be expected to analyse 24hr ECG's and blood pressure monitors, assist with exercise testing and provide training to junior cardiographers and student healthcare scientists.
This role would be based at Charing Cross Hospital though will rotate across all sites.
Main duties of the job
1. To carry out a range of routine non-invasive clinical cardiac investigations
2. To demonstrate technical proficiency in a range of routine non-invasive diagnostic techniques
3. To be able to analyse and report on the results of routine investigations associated with the role.
4. To assist Cardiac Physiologists while they carry out complex investigations and procedures
5. To work actively with the other members of the team to provide a high quality service
6. To participate in departmental meetings, training programmes and CPD requirements
7. To assist in the supervision and training of junior Cardiographers and other healthcare assistants
8. To participate in quality assurance and any audit and research activities undertaken within the department
Working for our organisation
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
9. GCSE in English and at least one science subject
10. Certificates showing completion of external short clinical-technical courses in Electrocardiography
Desirable criteria
11. An A level in Science. Completion of the SCST (Society for Cardiological Sciences and Technology) national examination in Electrocardiography
Experience
Essential criteria
12. Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation
13. Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing
14. Proven administrative skills and computer literacy as required for routine use of clinical and patient database systems
Desirable criteria
15. NHS experience in relevant specific area
Skills
Essential criteria
16. Technically competent at ECG recording and interpretation
17. Proven experience in analysing Ambulatory recordings and assisting with Exercise Treadmill Testing
Desirable criteria
18. Knowledge of Trust’s Patient information system
Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).
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