Cardiographer
King's College Hospital, Camberwell, Greater London
Cardiographer
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King's College Hospital, Camberwell, Greater London
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 30 Oct | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 479e61d5cf624047b7eefe9699ca64b6
Location ref: Camberwell, Greater London
Full Job Description
To perform a range of routine non-invasive cardiac diagnostics tests, specifically ECG, and the fitting / removal of outpatient and inpatient ECG and/ or BP ambulatory monitors, and event recorders, including patient and equipment preparation.
Assist Clinical Staff during ETTs (Exercise Test) and CPET (Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test) when required.
You will be expected to work at the Denmark Hill site from 8am - 6pm (three days a week) and 8am - 5:30pm (one day of the week).
Main duties of the job
Technical
Competently perform ECGs in a variety of situations, including both inpatient and outpatient settings, and for a variety of patients, from neonates through adults
Competently perform resting and ambulatory ECG and BP recordings including event recorders
Identify abnormal recordings and bring to the attention of senior colleagues
Perform all administration tasks required as part of clinical duties.
Transport patients safely to other departments within the Trust
Maintain close liaison with medical, technical and nursing staff
Assist the cardiac physiology team with patient set up for ETT and CPET
Assist in co-ordinating, the in-patient Echo, CPET and CRM Clinic lists
Participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
To ensure, under supervision that specialist equipment is decontaminated in accordance with clearly defined procedures
To ensure that unit stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are always maintained in conjunction with the admin and clinical staff
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. In June 2026, we launched our new strategy for 2026-31. Our vision is to transform healthcare, and we have agreed six strategic ambitions to help us improve care for patients, and the working lives of our staff.
Our six strategic ambitions are deliveringhigh-quality patient care; creating a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
We have also agreed four new organisational values - Caring, Collaborative, Inclusive, Innovative - and these underpin everything we do, and how our teams interact with the patients under our care.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.