Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hrs per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our small, friendly team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for two enthusiastic and motivated individuals with excellent interpersonal skills to work as a Cardiographers for the Cardiology Suite. This is a busy service providing specialist assessment and support for people with known or suspected heart conditions. You will join a focussed team providing support within the Cardiology Service. You will be an integral member of the Cardiology team performing basic cardiac investigations (such as 12 Lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), Fitting & Removal of Ambulatory ECG & BP Monitors). This post offers structured, work based training and experience to people seeking a career in a Health Care setting. We are committed to providing a high quality service and actively encourage personal professional development and further training. Candidates should have the desire to work in a healthcare environment, possess a professional attitude and be able to work flexibly in a busy team. Candidates should possess a good standard of GCSE education including English and Maths. If you would like to come to the department for an informal visit and discussion about the role or for further information, please contact Melvina Barsby, Non-Invasive Cardiology Lead on 01709 424575 [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To perform routine resting 12 Lead electrocardiograms (ECG) to National Standard on all types of patients throughout the trust. To include Wards, Accident and Emergency, Outpatient Department and the Cardiology Suite. To fit and remove Ambulatory ECG and BP monitors, ensuring departmental procedures followed. To recognise normal and abnormal rhythms at a basic level. To recognise situations or test findings which need bringing to the attention of senior colleagues/ Medical staff for clinical interpretation. To contribute to a high standard of care to patients at all times. To check the technical quality of ECG and calibration of ECG equipment and to report any adverse findings to a senior member of staff. To assist in other areas of cardiology under supervision as appropriate. Maintain good working relationship with other members of the multi-disciplinary team within the department and to be flexible according to the needs of the service. To work flexibly in accordance with the department needs. This may involve changing working days and/or working towards a 7-day service. Works in a range of clinical settings which may include a community location in the future

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is a combined acute and community Trust serving a population of over 260,000 with over 4,500 staff. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham. We are working successfully with partners across South Yorkshire as part of the Integrated Care Board where we are leading and collaborating in several key work streams and service areas, including workforce development. We combine our patient first approach with innovation and care against a backdrop of system working, as encapsulated in our Trust values

AMBITIOUS - We set high standards for the services we deliver. We aim to be an outstanding Trust and we are enthusiastic about delivering excellent health care for our patients.

CARING - We embrace the importance of giving the highest possible quality of care for our patients. We also care for each other as colleagues and for the community, our resources, our environment and our future.

TOGETHER - We value the importance of working together with patients, carers and families to ensure that we provide high quality patient centred care. We are committed to working with partners and stakeholders across Rotherham, South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw to develop sustainable services for the population we serve. Getting the right leaders in the Trust is critical to achieving.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, for both our patients and our workforce.