advanced cardiac physiologist

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Cardiff is seeking an Advanced Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiographer. The role involves performing, supervising, and reporting echocardiograms in a busy tertiary cardiac service. Candidates should have a background in advanced cardiac physiology and possess strong audit skills. The position offers professional development opportunities within a supportive team that provides high-standard cardiac services to a population of over 1.3 million. Fluency in Welsh is beneficial but not mandatory.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Participation in cutting-edge clinical services

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced cardiac physiology is essential.
• Candidates should possess strong audit and quality improvement skills.
• Welsh language ability is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Performing, reporting, and supervising echocardiograms.
• Engaging in quality assurance/improvement activities.
• Participating in teaching and training sessions.

Skills

Advanced cardiac physiology

Audit and quality improvement

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

The posts are designed to offer candidates the opportunity to undertake sub‑specialty interests such as Adult and Adult Congenital Echocardiography. You will have the opportunity to be part of a successful physiologist‑led valve clinic with over 1200 patients enrolled in the service, participate in echo‑guided optimisation clinics, physiologist‑led simple ACHD lesion clinics, post‑TAVI and physiologist‑led stress echo clinics. We play an active role in the training and education of all medical staff performing echocardiography as well as routine audit and quality assurance projects.

Responsibilities

In addition to the fundamental role of performing, reporting and supervising echocardiograms, successful applicants will receive dedicated time and support to undertake additional specialist activities. These may include:

• Quality Assurance/Improvement
• Advanced Echocardiography (e.g. Stress Echocardiography)
• Teaching & Training
• Advanced Practice in Structural Heart Disease (incl. TAVI)

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Qualifications and Experience

We are looking to appoint a Band 7 Advanced Cardiac Physiologist – Echocardiographer. Candidates should have experience of advanced cardiac physiology, be able to work independently, and possess strong audit and quality improvement skills. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Application and Sponsorship Information

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK/RoI applicants wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

About the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. We are committed to improving health outcomes, delivering excellent care and support, and embodying our values: kind and caring, respectful, trust and integrity, personal responsibility.

Benefits

This is a permanent, full‑time position that will complement the present team of ‘in‑house’ cardiac physiologists delivering tertiary cardiac services of the highest standard to a population of over 1.3 million people. The role offers opportunities for professional development, participation in cutting‑edge clinical services and a supportive, cohesive work environment at a leading tertiary centre.

We are a values‑driven organisation, and our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together". We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it, and to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.