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Cardiographer
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 21 day(s) ago
Reference: 405-26-HS468C
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and patient-focused Cardiographer to join our friendly Cardiac Physiology team at Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This role is essential in supporting the delivery of high-quality cardiac diagnostic services, including ECGs, ambulatory ECG monitoring, and blood pressure monitoring.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to the timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease, helping to maintain service capacity, reduce waiting times, and support excellent patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive department committed to staff development and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform a range of cardiac diagnostic investigations, including 12-lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Based primarily at Dorset County Hospital, the role may also support the delivery of community-based diagnostic services as required. The post holder will provide high-quality patient care, ensure accurate data collection and reporting, maintain diagnostic equipment, and work closely with the wider Cardiac Physiology and multidisciplinary teams to support timely diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiovascular disease.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
405-26-HS468C
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
For full details of the Cardiographer role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
For full details of the Cardiographer role please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to undertake in the first month in post
- Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Diploma or willingness to undertake
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Competent Experience or Knowledge of in recording ECG
- Recent & relevant experience in a patient-facing healthcare environment
Desirable
- An understanding the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
- Experience of working computer software such as Microsoft Office, digital patient records systems etc. willingness to train in Cardiology digital Platform Solus
- Experience of working with staff at all levels
- Experience of communicating with patients of varying age, capacity and communication and understanding limitations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
- Working knowledge of healthcare IT systems such as Digital Patient Records is desirable but full training will be provided.
- Excellent verbal and written and IT skills
- Good listening skills with an ability to present information in a logical manner
Desirable
- Continue developing practical skills and underpinning clinical knowledge.
- Evidence of ability to input patient data accurately and timely
- Positive and self-motivated to the development of new skills
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a team
- Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
- Good time management with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate empathy when dealing with patients in distressing situations.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- General education to GCSE standard or equivalent, including English and Maths
- Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Certificate or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Basic Life Support (BLS) or willingness to undertake in the first month in post
- Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST) Electrocardiogram (ECG) Diploma or willingness to undertake
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Competent Experience or Knowledge of in recording ECG
- Recent & relevant experience in a patient-facing healthcare environment
Desirable
- An understanding the meaning of confidentiality and the requirement for this to be maintained
- Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
- Experience of working computer software such as Microsoft Office, digital patient records systems etc. willingness to train in Cardiology digital Platform Solus
- Experience of working with staff at all levels
- Experience of communicating with patients of varying age, capacity and communication and understanding limitations.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of effective communication skills both written and oral
- Working knowledge of healthcare IT systems such as Digital Patient Records is desirable but full training will be provided.
- Excellent verbal and written and IT skills
- Good listening skills with an ability to present information in a logical manner
Desirable
- Continue developing practical skills and underpinning clinical knowledge.
- Evidence of ability to input patient data accurately and timely
- Positive and self-motivated to the development of new skills
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently and as part of a team
- Proven Understanding of specialist healthcare science activities
- Good time management with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Demonstrate empathy when dealing with patients in distressing situations.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
Williams Avenue
Dorchester
DT1 2JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)