Senior Cardiographer in Guildford

Job summaryWe are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join our Clinical Measurements team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust.We are a very active department providing a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations including physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. Due to an expansion in the service provision within the Trust, the number of cardiac tests being performed has vastly increased and, as such, we are looking to expand our team of ECG technicians.As a Band 3 you will be a key member of the departmental staff responsible for performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors within the Trust. Some administration duties will also be involved.You must be a self-motivated, well-organised individual with excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal with both adults and children, and have the ability to prioritise workload and use your initiative.This post would be suited to an individual with some basic understanding of an ECG however, you will not be expected to have experience within Cardiology as full training will be given to the successful candidate. NHS experience is desirable. This will require working cross-sites.Visits to the department are encouraged. For an informal visit or further information please contact our direct number at or at duties of the jobTo work as a senior member of the clinical team in the ECG department.To provide an Electrocardiography (ECG) serviceTo provide an ambulatory monitoring serviceTo prioritise inpatient workload within the ECG serviceAbout usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at Ashford & St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.Please see the supporting links which you can find on the right-hand side of this job advert. There is guidance on how to make an application on NHS Jobs as well as more information about joining the ASPH TeamAlthough it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.DetailsDate posted25 September 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary
27,106 to 28,850 a year
pa inc. HCAS
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number323-ACS2885-JNJob locationsAshford & St. Peter's HospitalsGuildford RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 0PZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities2. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:To undertake a range of routine non-invasive cardiology investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and assistance with exercise treadmill tests if competencies permit.To perform the recording of electrocardiograms (ECG) on adults, paediatrics, outpatients, and inpatients in a variety of departments including A&E, NICU, and Labour wards, as requested.To set-up, fit, and instruct patients on how to use ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, and download recordings to ensure they are ready for analysis.To prioritise and organise inpatient requests for ECGs and ambulatory monitors, reporting to senior colleagues the volume of requests and the action for implementation on a daily basis.To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations, summoning appropriate assistance as necessary by raising the alarm and taking guidance from senior colleagues.To demonstrate technical proficiency in the range of investigations undertaken including advanced interpretation of ECG and ambulatory monitoring results with supervision and support from senior colleagues.To work towards SCST Part I certification in ECG.Educational:To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Investigations Manager.To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.Administration:To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors.To register patient attendances on the departments PRISM database.To be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient episode detailsTo be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographic and episode detailsTo be trained in the use of CRIS system.To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating the Trusts Patient Choice policy.To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.To carry out general clerical duties to include photocopying, filing, and faxing.To collect, collate, and disseminate results from within the department to requesting doctors, secretaries, clinics, and wards.To participate in quality assurance and audit activities as required. To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department and take responsibility for ensuring completion of cleaning rotas in the area of work.To assist with effective stock control within the ECG department To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Cardiac Investigations Manager or her deputies. To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the ECG service when requested/required.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at all times. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.
Job description
Job responsibilities2. Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:To undertake a range of routine non-invasive cardiology investigations including ECG, ambulatory monitoring, and assistance with exercise treadmill tests if competencies permit.To perform the recording of electrocardiograms (ECG) on adults, paediatrics, outpatients, and inpatients in a variety of departments including A&E, NICU, and Labour wards, as requested.To set-up, fit, and instruct patients on how to use ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitors, and download recordings to ensure they are ready for analysis.To prioritise and organise inpatient requests for ECGs and ambulatory monitors, reporting to senior colleagues the volume of requests and the action for implementation on a daily basis.To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations, summoning appropriate assistance as necessary by raising the alarm and taking guidance from senior colleagues.To demonstrate technical proficiency in the range of investigations undertaken including advanced interpretation of ECG and ambulatory monitoring results with supervision and support from senior colleagues.To work towards SCST Part I certification in ECG.Educational:To actively participate and commit to maintaining own personal professional development, identifying educational and clinical training needs in conjunction with the Cardiac Investigations Manager.To ensure that own mandatory training is up to date.Administration:To communicate efficiently on the telephone with all staff, patients, and visitors.To register patient attendances on the departments PRISM database.To be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient episode detailsTo be familiar with Cerner to track patient progression, case notes, and patient demographic and episode detailsTo be trained in the use of CRIS system.To book appointments onto Solus, facilitating the Trusts Patient Choice policy.To telephone patients who fail to attend for their appointment, rebooking patients as per patient choice, and to telephone outstanding returns of ambulatory monitors.To amend patient bookings to reflect any changes in their procedure from that initially booked onto the database.To order portering services on the Cerner to facilitate movement of patients and/or equipment.To carry out general clerical duties to include photocopying, filing, and faxing.To collect, collate, and disseminate results from within the department to requesting doctors, secretaries, clinics, and wards.To participate in quality assurance and audit activities as required. To maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the department and take responsibility for ensuring completion of cleaning rotas in the area of work.To assist with effective stock control within the ECG department To be cost-effective in the use of equipment and resources. To undertake any other reasonable duties at the discretion of the Cardiac Investigations Manager or her deputies. To assist with all aspects of the organisation and performance of the ECG service when requested/required.Personnel: To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to junior staff/students at all times. To demonstrate leadership, achieving good morale with open communication between all levels of staff and disciplines.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential2 GCSEs or equivalent grade C or above in English and MathematicsComputer literate IT skills/keyboard skillsBLS skillsDesirable2 A-levels in science subjects or equivalent SCST certification
Experience
EssentialoSignificant experience of working within a Cardiology Department and physiological measurementsoSignificant experience in patient contact - adult and paediatric. Demonstrates experience and competency within all areas of non-invasive Cardiac Physiology testsAble to perform ECG, Holter monitor and Ambulatory BP monitorsSufficient knowledge of ECG interpretation and rhythm recognitionDesirableExperience with Cerner/ Millenium EPRExperience with SolusExperience of dealing with paediatric and mentally ill patientsNHS Experience
Skills
EssentialAbility to work independentlyEffective time management skillsPositive attitude to changeExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsEmpathetic approach to staff and patientsIT literateAbility to learn new systems and undertake training in any area requested to achieve clinical improvementAbility to deal with emotional and/or distressing situations e.g. cardiac arrest, terminally ill patients, and deathAbility to assist in moving patients and equipmentAbility to handle patient catheters, central lines, venflons, and bodily fluid collection bagsDesirableWearing of lead protection in radiation areas
Other requirements
EssentialAdaptable, reliable, and flexibleDesire to work in a caring professionAbility to work cross-siteAbility to work extended working hoursAbility to work weekendsAbility to work with infectious patients
Knowledge
EssentialGeneral understanding of the NHS Constitution Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmesDesirableUnderstanding of data protectionKnowledge of NHS systems and procedures
Person Specification

Qualifications
Essential2 GCSEs or equivalent grade C or above in English and MathematicsComputer literate IT skills/keyboard skillsBLS skillsDesirable2 A-levels in science subjects or equivalent SCST certification
Experience
EssentialoSignificant experience of working within a Cardiology Department and physiological measurementsoSignificant experience in patient contact - adult and paediatric. Demonstrates experience and competency within all areas of non-invasive Cardiac Physiology testsAble to perform ECG, Holter monitor and Ambulatory BP monitorsSufficient knowledge of ECG interpretation and rhythm recognitionDesirableExperience with Cerner/ Millenium EPRExperience with SolusExperience of dealing with paediatric and mentally ill patientsNHS Experience
Skills
EssentialAbility to work independentlyEffective time management skillsPositive attitude to changeExcellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skillsEmpathetic approach to staff and patientsIT literateAbility to learn new systems and undertake training in any area requested to achieve clinical improvementAbility to deal with emotional and/or distressing situations e.g. cardiac arrest, terminally ill patients, and deathAbility to assist in moving patients and equipmentAbility to handle patient catheters, central lines, venflons, and bodily fluid collection bagsDesirableWearing of lead protection in radiation areas
Other requirements
EssentialAdaptable, reliable, and flexibleDesire to work in a caring professionAbility to work cross-siteAbility to work extended working hoursAbility to work weekendsAbility to work with infectious patients
Knowledge
EssentialGeneral understanding of the NHS Constitution Trust vision, values, strategic objectives and key work programmesDesirableUnderstanding of data protectionKnowledge of NHS systems and proceduresDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameAshford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressAshford & St. Peter's HospitalsGuildford RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 0PZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameAshford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressAshford & St. Peter's HospitalsGuildford RoadChertsey, SurreyKT16 0PZUnited KingdomEmployer's website