Cardiographer

Are you looking to develop a career working with people? Would you like to develop new skills? Are you passionate about delivering high quality healthcare to our community?

If so, this may be the role for you!

Working in both an inpatient and outpatient setting, the majority of the work of a Cardiographer will involve performing electrocardiograms (ECG's) on patients requiring cardiac investigation. The ECG is a fundamental tool in the diagnosis of cardiac disease and a caring, professional manner is therefore an essential requirement.

Additional duties will include the fitting & removal of ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, together with the downloading of information to patient databases. A conscientious attitude and attention to detail are more important than an understanding of computer technology. Full training in all areas will be offered. Further training in cardiac arrhythmia recognition will be made available at a later date.

Administrative and housekeeping duties will include the detailed logging of all investigations performed and the maintenance of disposable stock levels. An extended role in the booking of patient appointments may also be required.

The position of Cardiographer is very much team orientated although the ability to work independently and unsupervised is integral.

A vital part of the role will involve travelling to various sites and working in both Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro and Community Hospitals and Diagnostics Centres around the County.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be committed to this pivotal role, have good inter-personal skills and ideally have experience of working with the general public. You must be able to travel independently between sites in your own vehicle.

This is an opportunity for either full time or part time working. Core departmental hours Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm.

To perform quality electrocardiography (ECG) testing with basic interpretation skills.

To modify ECG recording techniques, as directed, applicable to specific medical requirements e.g. rhythm strip records during performance of carotid sinus massage testing.

To fit ambulatory 24 hour ECG monitors.

To take a manual blood pressure (BP) record and fit ambulatory BP monitors.

To fit ECG event recorders.

To download ECG event records to PC database via trans-telephonic or manual means.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.