Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM UNTIL 28/02/2025 DUE TO THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our ever developing Cardio-Respiratory department at Glangwili General Hospital. The role includes utilising existing knowledge and skills to undertake a lead role in performing and interpreting non-invasive diagnostic tests and a secondary role in highly complex procedures. We invite applications from candidates interested in joining our team to deliver our vision for outstanding diagnostic services in Cardiology and Respiratory for local people.

The role is a 6 month fixed term, full-time post with opportunity to work flexible hours within the working week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work independently, on their own initiative to ensure the effective provision of investigations. To recognise and act on urgent results whilst liaising with medical and nursing colleagues to ensure correct action is taken. They will advise on complex issues and results.

They will deliver an ambulatory BP and ECG monitoring service by preparing and issuing devices for patients. They will interpret the results to produce clinical reports.

The post holder will perform and interpret exercise tolerance tests with or without medical supervision, taking full responsibility for patients' safety throughout. They will recognise and act appropriately in an emergency.

They will assist with pacing implants and deliver a cardiac device follow-up service within their own knowledge and capability. This will be under the supervision of senior colleagues.

The post holder will perform and interpret ECG's on a range of patients in emergencies/ routine situations and advise clinicians on urgent findings.

They will also record routine and urgent observations during patient's assessments blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. They will take appropriate action.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to interpret national and local standards in order to provide an effective and efficient service to the highest possible standard and to perform with competency and autonomy a range of cardiac investigations for Hywel Dda Health Boards population.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 17/09/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

BSc in Cardiac Physiology Or equivalent, HTEC or BTEC MPPM Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Desirable

Association for the Society of Cardiological Science and technology (ASCST) examination Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship Recognised certificate in leadership European computer driving licence NSPE/HRUK/BSE certificate

Experience

Essential

Experience and competence of performing the range of cardiac investigations outlined in Job description or is working towards obtaining competency in any of the specialist roles

Desirable

Experience of leading audit and quality control Experience of leading a team

Language Skills

Desirable

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner Flexible approach to needs of the service

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