Job summary We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Cardiographer to join our friendly team, providing high standards of care and support to patients at The Dudley Group of Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a comprehensive range of cardiac investigations including pacemaker implant and follow up, exercise tests and ambulatory monitoring fitting and analysis, Thallium exercise. AH rehabilitation exercise programmes. Our echo department delivers both simple transthoracic echocardiography and a range of complex echocardiography techniques such as transoesophageal, contrast, dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiography. In addition, the department delivers a range of diagnostic clinics such as echo surveillance clinics, chest pain assessment clinics. Provides ECG service for GP's, In and outpatient ECG support on both Adults and Paediatrics throughout the Trust. Ambulatory monitoring for ECG and BP. Also analysis of ambulatory monitors. We are committed to supporting learning and development so a successful candidate should be confident that they will be supported to consolidate their learning. Main duties of the job To communicate, as appropriate, with patients, staff and other concerned parties, to ensure best quality service delivery in terms of patient satisfaction, efficiency and effectiveness. Working throughout the Trust in accordance with national protocols to provide 12 lead Electrocardiography (ECG), Ambulatory ECG and BP recording services. Support the Cardiac Physiologists in patient care, preparation and performance of other investigations Care for and maintain Cardiac Diagnostic equipment and maintain accurate records of work undertaken, occasionally undertake general clerical duties About us Our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of providing safe, caring and effective services because people matter. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as BAME, disabled and LGBTQ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within our roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds. We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible. Date posted 08 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 253-1024-6735170 Job locations Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake Person Specification Qualifications Essential SCST Certificate Electrocardiography Desirable Sufficient experience Skills Essential Performing 12 Lead ECGs Ambulatory Hook Up Performing Manual BPs Desirable ECG interpretation Personal Skills Essential Motivation Communication Skills Desirable Problem Solving Team Working Person Specification Qualifications Essential SCST Certificate Electrocardiography Desirable Sufficient experience Skills Essential Performing 12 Lead ECGs Ambulatory Hook Up Performing Manual BPs Desirable ECG interpretation Personal Skills Essential Motivation Communication Skills Desirable Problem Solving Team Working 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust Address Russells Hall Hospital Pensnett Road Dudley DY1 2HQ Employer's website https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)