# Cardiographer > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiographer/4751a53d-6561-4ed6-8a0b-625f10d8d7d6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cardiographer/4751a53d-6561-4ed6-8a0b-625f10d8d7d6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Poole - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Radiographer - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 30 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-02T23:02:30.123Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Dorset/Bournemouth/University_Hospitals_Dorset_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cardiac/Cardiac-v8075135 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8075135?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.uhd.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services. We are looking for an individual to work cross site between our Cardiac Departments at Bournemouth and Poole. Ideally following the below working pattern: - Monday and Tuesday - Bournemouth site - Wednesday and Friday - Poole site Interview date: Thursday 30th July ### Main duties of the job The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in an outpatient environment in addition to the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department. This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac Rhythm Management, coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-Invasive diagnostic services. We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in Cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.  You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 9 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team. Please see full job description for detailed role requirements. ## Job Details We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join our enthusiastic and dedicated ECG team as a Cardiographer to support our non-invasive cardiology services. We are looking for an individual to work cross site between our Cardiac Departments at Bournemouth and Poole. Ideally following the below working pattern: Monday and Tuesday - Bournemouth site Wednesday and Friday - Poole site Interview date: Thursday 30th July ## Job Description The cardiographer role comprises of the accurate acquisition of electrocardiograms (ECGs) in an outpatient environment in addition to the preparation and running of ambulatory monitor clinics in the main outpatients department. This is a predominantly patient-facing role and our ECG team often form the first point of contact for those patients entering our Cardiology service. We are extremely proud of our cardiac unit comprising of Cardiac Rhythm Management, coronary intervention, Echocardiography services as well as a full range of Non-Invasive diagnostic services. We have a strong team ethic and pride ourselves in putting the patient at the centre of our care. We are therefore passionate about attracting individuals to this post who will be able to support our values and maintain the high standards of care provided by our team. ## Responsibilities The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a healthcare environment, be passionate about improving patient care and will have an interest in Cardiology. Previous experience in performing ECGs and fitting ambulatory monitors is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will join our existing ECG team comprising of 9 Cardiographers who support our wider cardiac physiology team. Please see full job description for detailed role requirements. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Awareness of own limitations - High attention to detail - Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations - Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant conditions - Problem solving **Desirable** - Attended for informal visit ### Language **Essential** - Able to speak English as necessary ### Knowledge **Essential** - Identify and escalate acutely unwell/deteriorating patient **Desirable** - Significant ECG abnormalities ### Experience **Essential** - Performing ECGs - Fitting ambulatory monitors **Desirable** - Training junior members of staff/students - Previous NHS experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - 3 GCSEs at C level or above - BLS **Desirable** - SCST qualification - Previous ECG training ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Teamwork with demonstrable experience - Work well under pressure - Good level of general fitness ### Technical Skills and Competencies **Essential** - Computer literate e.g. Microsoft Office ## Documents - [dbs - faqs (pdf, 102.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2417) - [jd cardiographer (pdf, 392.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10366725) - [ps cardiographer (pdf, 136.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10366726) ## 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.