Job summary
Healthcare Scientist / Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Band 6
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Scientist Graduate / Specialist Cardiac Physiologist wishing to further develop their skills within our rapidly developing Cardiopulmonary Diagnostic department. The individual will have sufficient experience post qualification or be a newly graduated Scientist looking to expand their current knowledge and experience within Cardiac Science specifically Cardiac Devices. There will be opportunities to study towards the relevant professional examinations and also to further develop leadership and management skills.
The department offers a broad range of invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests, including 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 someone who will relish the challenge of being part of our team and possess the initiative and drive to complement the responsibility of this role.
Applicants must hold a BSc in Cardiac clinical physiology or equivalent or MSc in Cardiac Science and relevant experience in both invasive and non-invasive techniques.
Main duties of the job
To work as an unsupervised practitioner as part of the team of Clinical Physiologists (Cardiology) based within the CPU / Diagnostic Units.
1. This requires the post holder to carry out a broad range of Cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures, both invasive and non-invasive. A large proportion of which are specialist in nature. Majority of work time to be developing skills in the specialist field Cardiac Devices.
To provide a technically accurate report on a broad range of diagnostic cardiac tests.
To maintain clinical records and in-house databases, providing regular audits including quality control.
To provide training for PTP and STP trainees and other healthcare professionals in the field of Cardiology Physiologists.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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:
1. We listen, learn and improve.
2. We treat everyone with respect.
3. We all work together as one team.
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
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
RCCP
Essential
1. RCCP registration.
Qualifications
Essential
1. BSc clinical physiologist (Cardiology).
Cardiology experience
Essential
1. Experience in invasive and non-invasive cardiology.
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 .
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr