The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Holter and event recorder fitting - Including analysis, performing 12 lead ECG, 24-hour BP, and to participate as the second person during physiologist led ETT / provide technical support to Cardiologists performing medically supervised ETT. To effectively manage own workload, and actively work with the other team members to efficiently support service needs. To assist with the provision of education, training, and development for all aspects of the service in collaboration with multi-professional groups. To provide clinical expertise and bring innovation in cardiac diagnostic investigations. To work co-operatively and collaboratively with members of other professions and disciplines, helping to ensure the provision of a progressive learning environment for all staff involved with Cardiac Diagnostics. Participate in regular audit, and R&D activity. To always maintain professionalism, acting as a role model to junior staff and trainees.
Main duties of the job
ECG interpretation - This forms the foundation for the majority of the tests performed. To provide clear, accurate and factual reports to clinicians on all investigations undertaken, these will be used for diagnosis and to guide medical / surgical management of the patient's condition. Maintain continued professional development, update skills and knowledge. Engage in training and develop skills and knowledge, in line with the service needs as the department expands and implement new services. Be flexible and adaptable to changes in service needs. Participate in the '7-day week' working rota to meet service needs. To implement and manage the cardiac arrest procedure and life support including defibrillation in appropriate situations. Perform duties for prolonged periods of time and in stressful circumstances, including unpleasant and emergency situations. Always maintain patient safety and dignity, being respectful to cultural differences and diversity. To ensure safe and appropriate use of expensive, specialist and highly sensitive equipment, reporting faults or damages without delay. To maintain accurate patient records in both electronic and written format. To submit and maintain activity data using manual and electronic means in line with Trust and departmental policies.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Job responsibilities
For further information about this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
* Human physiology based degree
* BSc(Hons) in cardiac physiology/cardiac science or PTP equivalent
* SCST Certificate in Electrocardiography or equivalent (training will be provided if currently not held)
* SCST Foundation Certificate in Essential ECG Interpretation or equivalent (training will be provided if currently not held)
* RCCP/AHCS registered
* Diploma in ECG Interpretation
Experience
* Competent in performing all cardiac investigations provided by the department
* Experience in training and assessment of junior staff and other medical professionals
Skills, abilities and knowledge
* Ability to organize and analyse data with good critical thinking skills
* Able to keep up with workload and deliver results in a timely manner
* Actively participates in the department training programme
* Knowledge of a wide range of cardiac physiology investigations
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.
Address
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