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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, caring and enthusiastic Cardiology Specialist to join an expanding Cardiac Physiology Service in a friendly, patient-focused environment.
The successful candidate will support high-quality cardiac investigations and patient care, working alongside Cardiac Physiologists and Physiology Associates to ensure cardiology clinics run smoothly across hospital and community diagnostic settings.
This role offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills and knowledge in cardiac investigations, including 12-lead ECG recording, 24-hour ECG monitoring and blood pressure monitoring. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to undertake a Healthcare Science education and training pathway to support professional development.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and clinical support to Cardiac Physiologists and Physiology Associates.
• Support the effective running of cardiology clinics across acute and community diagnostic settings.
• Assist with patient reception, ensuring patients and visitors are welcomed and supported appropriately.
• Prepare patients for appointments and investigations, including measuring and accurately recording height and weight.
• Support patient flow through cardiology clinics and help minimise delays.
• Assist with preparing clinical notes and relevant documentation for outpatient appointments.
• Prepare and chaperone patients attending examinations and procedures.
• Help prepare patients for echocardiography clinics.
• Support pacemaker and echocardiogram clinics under the direction of qualified physiology staff.
• Develop skills in cardiac investigations, including recording 12-lead ECGs and applying 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitors.
• Accurately record patient information using departmental computer systems.
• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort and confidentiality at all times.
• Clean and maintain equipment and help ensure the clinical environment remains safe, tidy and suitable for patient care.
• Carry out routine equipment checks and participate in departmental audits.
• Recognise and escalate concerns or changes in a patient's condition to a senior member of staff.
• Follow relevant health and safety, infection prevention, manual handling and incident-reporting procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training, departmental meetings and service improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote safe, compassionate and effective patient care.

 

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Three GCSEs at grades 4–9 or A*–C, or equivalent qualifications, including Mathematics and English.
• Basic IT skills and computer literacy.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience.

Essential Physical Skills

• Physically capable of carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Ability to follow manual handling procedures once trained.
• Ability to undertake the practical duties required to support patients and clinical staff.

Essential Abilities

• Ability to manage and prioritise own workload effectively.
• Willingness to learn and develop new clinical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the working environment.
• Flexibility to meet service demands.
• Ability to work independently when appropriate and recognise when support is required.

Essential Aptitudes

• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Enthusiastic and reliable attitude.
• Understanding of patient care and related procedures.

Essential Communication Skills

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients.
• Ability to communicate appropriately with colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Effective teamwork and the ability to develop positive working relationships.
• A professional, respectful and compassionate approach to patient interactions.

Training and Development

• Opportunity to undertake a Level 2 Healthcare Science Assistant Cardiology Training Pathway.
• Development of knowledge and practical skills in cardiac investigations.
• ECG training and opportunities to build competence in cardiac monitoring.
• Manual handling training and relevant mandatory training.
• Opportunities to participate in departmental projects, audits and service improvement initiatives.

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