Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. Perform with competency and autonomy echocardiograms, alongside clinical assessment skills, to interpret results based on highly developed skills and theoretical knowledge. Plan and deliver complex assessments and provide highly specialised advice to patients and healthcare professionals. Main duties of the job Work as an independent practitioner within a team, to deliver an effective and efficient service with high standards of care. Provide supervision and training in the specialist area of Echocardiography for less experienced staff and student Physiologists. Perform and report trans-thoracic echocardiograms. Lead advanced echocardiography clinics, including surveillance clinics, assuming responsibility for patients care and treatment. Ensure that resources and equipment are available to provide an echocardiography and ECG monitoring service; identify and highlight problems that you cannot manage directly, communicating the issues to appropriate colleagues in a timely manner. Facilitate risk stratification of patients waiting for echocardiography, ensuring timely booking for routine and urgent outpatients. Using advanced specialist knowledge to aid the Cardiology Lead to evaluate service development. Ensure that adequate stock is available to deliver the Echocardiography service. About us Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation. As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being. To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 9 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 070-HS008-1124 Job locations Montgomery County Infirmary Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Please see attached job description for further information on main responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Please see attached job description for further information on main responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSE Adult TTE Accreditation Degree Desirable Clinical assessment training RCCP or equivalent professional registration Experience Essential Competent working independently Experience working in hospital environment Desirable Performing physiologist led clinics Familiar with NHS Wales/PTHB Language Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Communication skills Essential Good communication skills Flexible working Essential Flexible approach to the needs of the service Problem solving Essential Good at problem solving Decision making skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSE Adult TTE Accreditation Degree Desirable Clinical assessment training RCCP or equivalent professional registration Experience Essential Competent working independently Experience working in hospital environment Desirable Performing physiologist led clinics Familiar with NHS Wales/PTHB Language Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Communication skills Essential Good communication skills Flexible working Essential Flexible approach to the needs of the service Problem solving Essential Good at problem solving Decision making skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Montgomery County Infirmary Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)