Job Description

The post holder should possess the skills to perform and interpret 12 lead ECGs.



Responsible for initialising, fitting and downloading 24, 48 and 72 hour, 5 and 7 day cardiac holter monitors, 24 hour blood pressure monitors independently.



Prepare and instruct patients in the use of cardiac event recorders. Download and interpret the results and prepare a report for the referring consultant.



Other skills will include basic holter monitoring analysis independently.



Support Clinical Physiologists in Exercise treadmill testing.



Has the responsibility for the day-to-day direct supervision of Cardiographers.



They are expected to participate in the day-to-day operation of the department, including any administration duties.



Involved in most aspects of physiological measurements that are carried out in the Cardio/Respiratory Department.



Member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to and delivering effective, quality care of cardiac patients and their families and ensuring the smooth running of daily clinics.



Remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations.



Work without direct supervision in obtaining physiological data from patients from ECG recordings and observations. Maintain appropriate knowledge and skills required to record and provide first-line analysis/interpretation of results from a range of physiological procedures.



Provide accurate reports on findings from 24, 48 hour, 5 and 7 day holter analysis to analyse for basic arrhythmias and quantify findings for both ventricular and supraventricular ectopics.



Able to understand and troubleshoot significant findings and artefacts on recording ECGs and identify and utilise alternative recording technique.



Present accurate procedure results to appropriate clinical staff. To be proactive in ensuring that clinical physiologists, medical and nursing staff are aware of any abnormal results.



Obtain patient consent for procedures, ensuring correct information governance procedures are followed.



Be able to recognise a deteriorating patient and identify when to carry out and report observations e.g. pulse and BP, should a patient's condition alter/deteriorate and summon help when needed.



There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital to open in 2030 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.



Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.



At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.



We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.



We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.



We love working here and think you will too.



For further information about this role please refer to the attached and Person Specification