# Assistant Technical Officer - Cardiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-technical-officer-cardiographer/c9235a47-1381-46c2-81f9-9a1e64b1acca - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-technical-officer-cardiographer/c9235a47-1381-46c2-81f9-9a1e64b1acca.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** North Shields - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Mon - Fri 08:30 - 16:30) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-09T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T07:52:12.347Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Hexham/Northumbria_Healthcare_NHCT_Northumbria_Healthcare_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiology/Cardiology-v7968986 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7968986?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Job Details 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. ## Job Description 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. ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE standard ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Previous experience dealing with the public **Desirable** - Previous hospital experience/ patient contact ## Documents - [trust compact (pdf, 515.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3037) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 1.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2867) - [northumbria privacy policy (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1899) - [assistant technical officer - cardiographer (pdf, 238.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312113) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.