Overview
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust is an internationally renowned centre for the management of children with congenital and acquired heart disease. We have a trainee position within the Cardiac Physiology department for an individual that is willing to challenge themselves in the rewarding world of paediatrics. This opportunity will allow progression from a band 4 to a band 5 role with the development of skills in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, rhythm analysis and exercise testing. The closing date is 04 November 2025
Experience working in cardiac physiology with knowledge of cardiac non-invasive diagnostic testing is desirable. Paediatric experience is not essential.
Main duties of the job
* ECG Department
* Perform ECGs, recognise and interpret abnormal rhythms
* Setup, fit and analyse Holters, event monitors and BP monitors
* Uploading of Holter/Event monitor reports to Epic with appropriate escalation
* Room set-up, calibration of CPET machine and crash trolley checks
* Lead and report on all tests performed in the exercise room including: ETTs, CPETs, Ajmaline and Adrenaline protocols (NB experience in CPETs/Ajmaline and Adrenaline protocols are desirable for appointment to this role)
* Knowledge of departmental protocols including contraindications to exercise testing in paediatric
Other responsibilities
* To demonstrate a positive attitude to the team and contribute to developments within the department
* To be responsible for the accurate inputting, archiving, and updating of all clinical data into the Cardiology Information Database (Epic)
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women\'s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust\'s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Job 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
* Our Always values
* Experience of working as part of a diverse team.
* Experience of contributing to an inclusive workplace culture.
* BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) OR relevant science degree
* SCST Certification
* Basic Life support
Experience/Knowledge
* Experience fitting ambulatory Holter and blood pressure monitors
* Experience working/assisting in exercise testing
* Able to analyse Holters/cardiac monitors
Skills/Abilities
* Must be able to communicate well with others with the ability to work flexibly as part of a team
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.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
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£33,094 to £36,195 a year per annum inclusive
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Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
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