Job requirements
Essential
15 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Awareness of own limitations
- Other
High attention to detail
- Other
Ability to deal with occasionally emotionally challenging situations
- Other
Ability to deal with occasional unpleasant conditions
- Other
Problem solving
- Language
Able to speak English as necessary
- Knowledge
Identify and escalate acutely unwell/deteriorating patient
- Experience
Performing ECGs
- Experience
Fitting ambulatory monitors
- Qualifications
3 GCSEs at C level or above
- Qualifications
BLS
- Personal Attributes
Teamwork with demonstrable experience
- Personal Attributes
Work well under pressure
- Personal Attributes
Good level of general fitness
- Technical Skills and Competencies
Computer literate e.g. Microsoft Office
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Attended for informal visit
- Knowledge
Significant ECG abnormalities
- Experience
Training junior members of staff/students
- Experience
Previous NHS experience
- Qualifications
SCST qualification
- Qualifications
Previous ECG training
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: Monday 19th October 26
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Cardiographer with University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust in Bournemouth, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa/pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 04 Oct 2026.
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