Job Title: Assistant Cardiac Practitioner
Grade: Band 3
Trust: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Hemel Hempstead General Hospital/Watford General Hospital
Ward/Dept: Cardiology
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Mon to Friday - 9-5pm
Pay Rates - Day: £13.07 per hour
Why might this job interest you?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the friendly and supportive Cardiology team at West Herts as an Assistant Cardiac Practitioner.
You will l be expected to perform ECGs to SCST standards and have sound basic ECG interpretation skills. Experience running an outpatient clinic is essential. You will be primarily based at Hemel Hempstead Hospital with rotation at the St Albans and Watford sites as service demand dictates.
Responsibilities of this job role
If you are successful in your application to this post, you will be expected to manage and deliver on the responsibilities outlined below - as well as those not included here, call today to discuss further:
- You will help support the delivery of Cardiology services to the Trust, by providing a high standard of clinical and patient care supporting the ambulatory monitoring service within Cardiac Rhythm Management.
- You may be required to participate in a flexible working hours system.
- Actively participate in a range of clinical physiology service provision either in performing direct duties or supervised if required.
- Preparation and hook up of ambulatory monitoring devices including ECG and BP.
To be successful in applying for this role you will need:
Previous NHS experience
Basic 12-lead ECG interpretation
Educated to A-level/NVQ level 3
Experience running clinics independently
Perform 12-lead ECGs to SCST standards
In addition to experience, all Qualified roles will be required to provide evidence of
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle?- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.