Job summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Science assistant (band 2) wishing to develop their skills within our rapidly developing Cardiac Physiology department.
The department offers a broad range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, including ECG's, a wide range of ambulatory monitoring, physiologist-led/medically supervised ETT, Echocardiography, cardiac device implantation and follow-up (pacemakers, resynchronisation and high voltage devices) as well as diagnostic cardiac catheterisation.
We are looking to appoint a Healthcare Science assistant to support the qualified Cardiac Physiologists. The successful candidate will need to work as part of our team and possess the initiative and drive to complement the responsibility of this role.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Clinical Physiologists to provide an effective and efficient cardiac physiology diagnostic service by performing basic cardiac investigations.
This includes performing routine and urgent electrocardiograms (ECG's), ambulatory monitoring (ECG and blood pressure) in line with SCST guidelines, on adult and paediatric patients within Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB.
They will work as part of the team alongside Cardiac Physiologists and Healthcare Scientists providing help, support and care to all patients attending the Echocardiography Service.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* NVQ II or equivalence
Desirable
* SCST Award in ECG
Experience
Essential
* Understanding of patient care in a hospital outpatient setting
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
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