Job summary Suitable applicants are encouraged to apply for this exciting role within Cardiac Investigations UHL. (Non-Invasive section). Cross site rotational, with all three University Hospital Leicester sites. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of both enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who will teach you and support any learning appropriate to you. You will perform non invasive tests on a wide variety of patient, both adult and children, referred from GP's/Consultants/Allied health professionals. These patients may have a variety of complex needs. You will work predominantly Monday-Friday, however some evening and weekend work may be required. You will be given the opportunity to take a nationally recognized exam called the SCST at the appropriate time. This will assess both written and practical competencies. Main duties of the job Electrocardiogram, Adult and children. Holter application, Adult and children Assist with Echocardiography, Adult About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 08 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 358-7061695-RRC Job locations Glenfield/Leicester General/Leicester Royal-Rotational post Glenfield Hospital, Glenfield Leicester LE3 9QP Job description Job responsibilities To undertake a range of routine, basic cardiac physiological measurement tests on both adult and paediatric patients. To adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners and clinicians. Following departmental training and assessment, perform the procedures/investigations listed below on a routine basis, ensuring repeatable, accurate electrode placement: - Electrocardiography (ECG) Ambulatory Monitoring (ECG) Assist within Echo section To recognise life threatening arrhythmias and have the ability to know when to seek assistance from senior staff within the area. To respond to emergency/urgent calls and record good quality ECGs as required by the team responsible for the patient e.g in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or collapse etc. Adhere to existing departmental procedures and seek advice from a more senior colleague if there is a need to deviate from these Job description Job responsibilities To undertake a range of routine, basic cardiac physiological measurement tests on both adult and paediatric patients. To adhere to departmental policies and procedures, ensuring a quality service is maintained to patients, general practitioners and clinicians. Following departmental training and assessment, perform the procedures/investigations listed below on a routine basis, ensuring repeatable, accurate electrode placement: - Electrocardiography (ECG) Ambulatory Monitoring (ECG) Assist within Echo section To recognise life threatening arrhythmias and have the ability to know when to seek assistance from senior staff within the area. To respond to emergency/urgent calls and record good quality ECGs as required by the team responsible for the patient e.g in the event of cardiac or respiratory arrest or collapse etc. Adhere to existing departmental procedures and seek advice from a more senior colleague if there is a need to deviate from these Person Specification Education Essential Basic Maths and English Desirable Biology Experience Essential Previous NHS experience in relevant field Desirable Previous ECG experience Experience Essential Previously worked with the general public face to face Desirable Calm under pressure Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Cardiographer role Desirable Understanding of basic Cardiac anatomy Person Specification Education Essential Basic Maths and English Desirable Biology Experience Essential Previous NHS experience in relevant field Desirable Previous ECG experience Experience Essential Previously worked with the general public face to face Desirable Calm under pressure Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the Cardiographer role Desirable Understanding of basic Cardiac anatomy 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Glenfield/Leicester General/Leicester Royal-Rotational post Glenfield Hospital, Glenfield Leicester LE3 9QP Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)