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Job overview
We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Cardiographer to join our dynamic team at Northumbria Healthcare. In this role, you will play a critical part in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions through the use of diagnostic equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are detail-oriented, patient-focused, and eager to contribute to the well-being of others.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- To perform a range of routine and urgent cardiac investigations including 12 Lead Electrocardiographs (ECG).
- Fit and remove 24 hour Ambulatory ECG Monitors, Event Recorders and 24 hour Blood Pressure(BP) monitors (with ECG) on both in-patients and out-patients.
- Continually obtain accurate test results from a wide cross section of patients.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Configure medical device and perform basic IT functions.
- Support with other specialist diagnostic testing.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- After a period of formal in-house training, you would be required to be competent in identifying the correct lead positions in performing a 12 lead ECG, knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms and life threatening arrhythmias is desirable.
- Approximately 60,000 tests annually covering a wide range of cardiac investigations. Population of 450,000
- Fit and remove 24 hour Ambulatory ECG Monitors, Event Recorders and 24 hour Blood Pressure(BP) monitors (with ECG) on both in-patients and out-patients.
- Continually obtain accurate test results from a wide cross section of patients.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Configure medical device and perform basic IT functions.
- Support with other specialist diagnostic testing.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Assistant Technical Officer - Cardiographer with Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in North Shields, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Jun 2026.
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