Job Overview
Modality LLP is a large-scale provider of NHS Outpatient Services, renowned for its innovative approach to delivering efficient pathways for patients requiring specialist care, leading to high-quality patient outcomes. We work in partnership with a number of hospitals across the country to collaboratively redesign outpatient services with more care being delivered in community settings.
We are looking for an experienced community Cardiographer who has the skills, knowledge, and experience to coordinate and provide holistic outpatient Cardiology investigation testing to patients. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.
We are seeking dedicated postholders to join our team and who can display our CARE values: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
This job is suitable for individuals who have a passion for working in an agile manner ensuring a high-quality service is provided. The postholder will be committed to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, within the bounds of their own competence.
As an employee with us you can benefit from
Enrolment to the NHS pension scheme
Annual leave minimum 27 days, plus 8 days bank holiday pro rata
Employee discounts and benefits scheme
Employee assistance programme (EAP)
Education and career pathways
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Flexible working
Wellbeing support and initiative
Main duties of the job
Electrocardiograms (ECGs)
- To lead the recording of routine electrocardiograms on adult and paediatric patients
- To clearly and concisely explain the procedure to the patient
- To perform the ECG accurately to the standard of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST)
- To recognise normal and abnormal ECG records and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical member of staff.
- To provide the correct documentation on the ECG within the patient’s clinical record
Ambulatory ECG Monitors;
- To prepare a range of monitors in preparation for the patient
- To provide clear and concise instruction to the patient on what the test entails, including advice on how to record information in the patient diary
- Apply the ambulatory monitor to the patient in accordance with the service protocol, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed
- To remove monitors from patients, ensuring that all symptom information has been noted in the patient diary
- To download and store holter monitors onto the appropriate computer programme, ensuring data is stored appropriately
Ambulatory BP monitors;
- To issue and apply ambulatory blood pressure monitors to patients, ensuring clear and concise instruction is given to the patient relating to what the test entails and how to record any details in the patient diary
- To recognise the causes of erroneous recordings and to rectify where possible
- To download data into the appropriate database, ensuring accurate data management and to generate reports where appropriate
- To help maintain the high standards of the ultrasound service and to encourage working as a team with all members of staff including HCAs and reception staff
Overview of your organisation
Modality LLP is a provider of NHS community outpatient services within a number of regions across the UK.
Our service offer and expertise include:
- Over 15 years of experience of delivering community outpatient services
- Contracts with ICBs and hospital providers
- A diverse clinical workforce of consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
- Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
- Delivery of 1st consultations within a maximum of 4 weeks from referral from a choice of community locations, 7 days per week
Modality LLP is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all our potential applicants in line with the Equality Act, 2010.
Job Description
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities:
Electrocardiograms (ECGs);
To lead the recording of routine electrocardiograms on adult and paediatric patients
- To clearly and concisely explain the procedure to the patient
- To perform the ECG accurately to the standard of the Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST)
- To recognise normal and abnormal ECG records and report any abnormal findings to the appropriate clinical member of staff.
- To provide the correct documentation on the ECG within the patient’s clinical record
Ambulatory ECG Monitors;
- To prepare a range of monitors in preparation for the patient
- To provide clear and concise instruction to the patient on what the test entails, including advice on how to record information in the patient diary
- Apply the ambulatory monitor to the patient in accordance with the service protocol, ensuring all relevant documentation is completed
- To remove monitors from patients, ensuring that all symptom information has been noted in the patient diary
- To download and store holter monitors onto the appropriate computer programme, ensuring data is stored appropriately
Ambulatory BP monitors;
- To issue and apply ambulatory blood pressure monitors to patients, ensuring clear and concise instruction is given to the patient relating to what the test entails and how to record any details in the patient diary
- To recognise the causes of erroneous recordings and to rectify where possible
- To download data into the appropriate database, ensuring accurate data management and to generate reports where appropriate.
Other Duties:
- Carry out cleaning and basis maintenance of equipment and clinical areas as required
- Ensure and maintain adequate stock levels.
- Deliver reports to clinicians in a timely fashion.
- To undertake regular audits for quality improvement of the service
- Carry out reception duties as directed.
- Deal with general enquires form staff, patients, visitors and member of the public in a helpful and courteous manner.
- Carry out responsibilities within one’s own capabilities, qualifications and training
- Observe all security regulations currently in force when handling medical records and patient information.
- To undertake regular infection control of equipment in accordance with equipment manufacturer and service specifications
- To support the cardiac Physiologists working within the service in performing their role by assisting in various investigations/ procedures
- Maintain standards of conduct and dress in accordance to organisational policy
- Responsible for delivering clinics independently.
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team fostering good interdepartmental relationships with a focus on continuous quality improvement.
- Document the details of all patient encounters/consultations within the clinical record and provide appropriate written information to support verbal advice.
- Communicate effectively with hospital medical staff, community staff, general practitioners and nursing staff giving specialist support and advice in the care and treatment of patients.
- Provide advice for other members of the healthcare team and patients as required.
- Actively participate in all aspects of the clinical governance process.
- Promote infection control, environmental safety and risk management in order to and minimise risk to patients, self and other staff at all times.
- Participate and support implementation of national guidance relevant to the service i.e. National Service Frameworks, NICE guidance etc
- Participate in team meetings.
· To respect and value the diversity of our patients, their relatives, carers and staff by
- committing to address the needs and expectations of the diverse communities we serve
- To maintain patient safety through rigorous and consistent compliance with LLP policies for the prevention and control of infection, including hand hygiene.
- To undertake appropriate mandatory training and updates in infection prevention and control.
- General care and maintenance of departmental equipment and work areas
Other
- Other ad hoc duties as required by the Cardiology Clinical Lead
- To undertake any other duties commensurate with the scope of the role and within your skill set as requested.
NB: This job description outlines the key duties that are expected of you within the role of Cardiographer, although it is not an exhaustive list. It may be amended in line with experience, business requirements and as a result of any future organisational change.
You will love this job if you have a passion for patient care and for developing and delivering new and innovative patient pathways.
If you feel this is the ideal career and looking for a daily challenge, we welcome an application for you to join our growing team of likeminded people.
Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.
Pre-employment
Vaccinations
As part of recruitment to the Modality Partnership, we will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters so that we can manage individual and environmental risks. We will offer support to those who may be undecided about vaccinations. Some vaccinations for certain roles are mandatory, and you will be asked to provide evidence of this where there is a mandatory requirement.
Right to work checks
All applicants invited for interview will need to prove their right to work in the UK at the interview stage
References
References must be secured prior to beginning employment, one must be your current or most recent employer.
Employment history
You must notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
3 GCSE passes (grade C or above) or equivalent to include Maths, English Language and a Science
Level 2 Qualification in a Healthcare focused subject.
Knowledge
A minimum of 12 months’ experience working with adult and paediatric patients
Experience of working in a patient centred role within a hospital/healthcare environment
A minimum of 6 months’ experience of carrying out ECGs and holters and/or working as a HCA
Skills
Demonstrates clear commitment to the team approach, exchanging ideas and providing support to colleagues.
Able to work effectively in a team, supporting others and challenging colleague’s views and attitudes when necessary.
Evidence of having worked with the public.
Able to convey instructions and ensure patient understanding clearly and appropriately.
Advanced keyboard/typing skills
Personal Qualities
Good interpersonal skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Good computer skills
Ability to adapt to changing and demanding situations.
Able to work unsupervised.
Highly organised individual who is able to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
Salary is per annum WTE
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,464.00-£29,330.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/08/2025
Reference ID: Cardiographer