Main area Cardiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (4 day week. 3x9.5hrs and 1x9hr). At The Dudley Group, we understand the benefits of offering a range of flexible working options from day one of employment to support both employees and the Trust. Offering flexible working opportunities is one of the ways that the Trust aims to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
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Employer The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Russells Hall Hospital
Town Dudley
Salary £22,383 - £24,336 (Upgrade will be dependant on passing Cardiology Society exam)
Salary period Yearly
Closing 23/04/2025 23:59
Cardiographer Trainee
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for a confident person who wants to study to be a Senior Cardiographer and work in the Cardiology department at Russells Hall Hospital.
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. Applicants must be empathetic with patients, have good verbal communication skills and be qualified to GCSE level or equivalent in English and Maths or Science.
Consideration will be given to applicants with a background in clinical healthcare wishing to retrain in this area, in which case the post would be at Band 2 level for the training period only. Candidates must study for and pass the SCST Certificate of Competency during the 1st year in post.
Once trained and successful in the SCST certificate of competency, and the applicant is competent in performing routine electrocardiograms (ECGs) and fitting ambulatory ECG and BP recorders, then this role will be upgraded to a Band 3 Senior Cardiographer level.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in the Cardiology Department at Russells Hall, where the successful candidate will be trained to be competent working throughout the Trust including Corbett Hospital and Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre, in accordance with Local and National protocols to perform routine and urgent electrocardiograms (ECG) and fitting ambulatory ECG and Blood Pressure (BP) recorders. They will also be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature including assisting senior staff, setting up patients for complex investigations, care of department equipment, maintaining records of work undertaken and occasionally assisting with general clinic/office duties.
Working for our organisation
At the Dudley Group 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 “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Detailed job description and main 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
* GCSE Maths
* GCSE Science
* SCST Certificate of Proficiency in Electrocardiography
Personal
* Interpersonal Skills
* Tactful
* Supportive
* Self Motivated
Skills
* Previous Healthcare / Medical Experience
* Knowledge of Cardiology
* ECG Experience
* Basic Life support
* Health and Safety training
* ECG knowledge
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered, dependent upon Job Role and Salary needed to meet the criteria for sponsorship, alongside all other applications.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
By submitting an application for a position with this organisation, you are declaring that the information given is true and complete, any deliberate omission, falsification or misrepresentation will be grounds for rejecting the application or subsequent dismissal.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Please note, preference will be given to at-risk employees.
Applicants MUST ensure that they provide details of their referees and their referee email addresses on their application form otherwise their application may not be considered.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Sharon Nash Job title Deputy Manager Cardiology Service Email address sharon.nash1@nhs.net Telephone number 01384 244582 Additional information
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