Cardiographer
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry
Cardiographer
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire, Draper's Fields, Coventry
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 10 Jan | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 58f6d22887394899aec096fdb6e117e9
Full Job Description
- As a Cardiographer you will be required to take a lead role within the team responsible for the recording of Electrocardiograms (ECG's) in the hospital for outpatients and inpatients as required, attaching ambulatory monitors (ECG and BP) and the organisational duties associated with these procedures. Other duties required will include supporting the Cardiac Physiologists, junior cardiographers and students in their day to day duties such as preparing patients for tests within the department.
- As a Cardiographer you will be required to supervise and teach students and other staff members within the trust relevant tests in keeping with your skill set.
- We want to ensure that we deliver the best possible care to our patients, so you will need to have a real interest in Cardiology and in working with members of the public.
- You will be expected to deal with patients queries in person and on the phone, therefore be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- You will already hold the SCST Award in Electrocardiography or be working towards taking, the Certificate in Electrocardiography examination in the very near future.
- As a teaching hospital the department encourages and supports research, educational development and attendance at local and national meetings and will be ready to support you in your career.
You will be working in a busy diagnostic department; we are looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals. This post will offer training and development opportunities covering a wide range of diagnostic testing. They are well supported by a friendly team with opportunities to develop the service in which they work. We are a large teaching hosiptal and are currently supporting the career development of Cardiac Physiology students, Trainiee Scientific Practioners and Echocardiography Trainee Practioners. Experience working within and NHS or healtchare environment would be advantageous.
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK. We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare. We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk) By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team. The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Direct job link
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