Assistant Cardiographer

We have

an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Cardiographer in Nottingham University

Hospitals NHS Trust to join the Diagnostic Cardiac Unit (Cardiology) at City

Campus, Hucknall Road, Nottingham. You will be responsible for providing

technical support to Cardiac Physiologists while working alongside Assistant

Technical Officers and the administration team. You will support the processing

of electronic referrals from NUH specialties and GP practices, use Trust IT

systems to retrieve patient diagnostic referrals, and liaise with clinicians,

physiologists, nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to coordinate

and organise patient tests. You will also be responsible for performing routine

cardiac diagnostic tests, supporting the management of cardiac diagnostic

waiting times and assisting with the booking process to ensure patients receive

timely and efficient care.

Main duties of the job

As an

Assistant Cardiographer, you will be responsible for supporting the smooth

running of the Cardiac Department and working across both City and Queens

Campus when required. You will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date Basic

Life Support skills to recognise and respond appropriately to immediate

emergency situations, as well as attending relevant training and updates

associated with the post. You will liaise with the Technical Manager and Line

Managers on all aspects of the service, help promote the reputation of the

department and uphold Trust policies and procedures. You will also undertake

any other duties that may reasonably be required to support the effective

operation of the service.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Details

Date posted

18 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

M0042-90728

Job locations

Campus Nottingham University Hospital

Hucknall Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To

maintain strict patient confidentiality when handling sensitive information,

ensuring information is managed appropriately during face-to-face interactions,

telephone conversations and while dealing with patient records.

To

provide clear explanations of test procedures to adult and paediatric patients,

using reassurance and appropriate interpersonal skills to help reduce fear and

gain the patients cooperation during examinations.

To

demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professionalism when dealing with challenging

or difficult patient situations, ensuring interactions are handled sensitively

and appropriately both in person and over the telephone.

To

demonstrate appropriate manual dexterity and manual handling skills when

assisting patients with mobility needs, including supporting patients who use

wheelchairs while maintaining their safety and dignity.

To

maintain a high level of concentration when processing diagnostic tests and

undertaking detailed tasks, particularly where accuracy and sustained attention

are required.

To manage

multiple and sometimes urgent requests effectively, using personal initiative

to prioritise workloads and make appropriate decisions when working

independently, while also contributing effectively when support from colleagues

is required.

Job responsibilities

To

maintain strict patient confidentiality when handling sensitive information,

ensuring information is managed appropriately during face-to-face interactions,

telephone conversations and while dealing with patient records.

To

provide clear explanations of test procedures to adult and paediatric patients,

using reassurance and appropriate interpersonal skills to help reduce fear and

gain the patients cooperation during examinations.

To

demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professionalism when dealing with challenging

or difficult patient situations, ensuring interactions are handled sensitively

and appropriately both in person and over the telephone.

To

demonstrate appropriate manual dexterity and manual handling skills when

assisting patients with mobility needs, including supporting patients who use

wheelchairs while maintaining their safety and dignity.

To

maintain a high level of concentration when processing diagnostic tests and

undertaking detailed tasks, particularly where accuracy and sustained attention

are required.

To manage

multiple and sometimes urgent requests effectively, using personal initiative

to prioritise workloads and make appropriate decisions when working

independently, while also contributing effectively when support from colleagues

is required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience performing ECGs independently.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation at a moderate level.
• Experience with ambulatory monitoring and fitting.
• Previous experience in a similar cardiology role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience performing ECGs independently.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation at a moderate level.
• Experience with ambulatory monitoring and fitting.
• Previous experience in a similar cardiology role.

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

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Campus Nottingham University Hospital

Hucknall Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Professionals Limited

Address

Campus Nottingham University Hospital

Hucknall Road

NOTTINGHAM

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

To

maintain strict patient confidentiality when handling sensitive information,

ensuring information is managed appropriately during face-to-face interactions,

telephone conversations and while dealing with patient records.

To

provide clear explanations of test procedures to adult and paediatric patients,

using reassurance and appropriate interpersonal skills to help reduce fear and

gain the patients cooperation during examinations.

To

demonstrate diplomacy, tact and professionalism when dealing with challenging

or difficult patient situations, ensuring interactions are handled sensitively

and appropriately both in person and over the telephone.

To

demonstrate appropriate manual dexterity and manual handling skills when

assisting patients with mobility needs, including supporting patients who use

wheelchairs while maintaining their safety and dignity.

To

maintain a high level of concentration when processing diagnostic tests and

undertaking detailed tasks, particularly where accuracy and sustained attention

are required.

To manage

multiple and sometimes urgent requests effectively, using personal initiative

to prioritise workloads and make appropriate decisions when working

independently, while also contributing effectively when support from colleagues

is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• 4 GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths.
• Experience performing ECGs independently.
• Knowledge of ECG interpretation at a moderate level.
• Experience with ambulatory monitoring and fitting.
• Previous experience in a similar cardiology role.