Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

The Cardiac Physiology Service, based within the modern Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital, is seeking a dedicated Senior Cardiac Physiology Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. This is a full time role (37.5 hours per week), with some flexibility in the shift pattern to meet the needs of the service.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to our Trust values of Excellence, Compassion, and Respect in all interactions with patients, colleagues, and other service users.

Our team provides cardiac diagnostic services across both Basildon District Hospital and the Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, a regional centre of excellence for cardiac care and interventions. As an accredited Training Centre, we offer comprehensive professional development, supported by a dedicated Training Officer.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for details of essential and desirable criteria. When completing your application, ensure you provide clear evidence of how you meet these requirements. The ability to record high-quality 12-lead ECGs is essential for this post, and training in the fitting and analysis of cardiac monitors may be provided for the right candidate.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Cardiac Physiologist Assistant will carry out a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, including recording and interpreting 12-lead Electrocardiograms (ECGs), as well as fitting and analysing blood pressure (BP) and long-term ECG monitors. The postholder will also support Cardiac Practitioners and Clinical Scientists during exercise treadmill and echocardiography stress tests, ensuring high-quality patient care and accurate diagnostic results.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Minimum Maths and English GCSE level 5-9
• BLS certification

Desirable criteria

• Care Certificate
• Society of Cardiological Science & Technology Diploma in Electrocardiography or NVQ 3 equivalent

Skills

Essential criteria

• Able to communicate effectively with a range of people in writing
• Conscientious approach to tasks and excellent attention to detail.
• Organisational skills including prioritisation of work and taking initiative.

Experience

Essential criteria

• Practical experience in carrying out and interpreting 12 lead ECG recordings.
• Proven ability to identify and take appropriate action on clinically significant ECG rhythms.
• Experience of being in a demanding environment with changing priorities
• Practical experience in assisting with Cardiac Exercise testing
• Practical experience in fitting and analysis of ECG recording monitors.

Desirable criteria

• Practical experience in fitting BP monitors
• Experience in using Cardiology databases

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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