Clinical Support Worker / Echo Assistant - Cardiac Physiology

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker / Echocardiography Assistant within Cardiothoracic Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. The role emphasizes patient care and service development, requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills. The successful applicant will work at the University Hospital of Wales and contribute to improving regional health service delivery.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-motivated candidates sought.
• Ability to support both individual and team working.
• Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cardiac Physiology Department in a busy environment.
• Engage in non-invasive services and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to support team working

Job description

A vacancy has arisen for a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker / Echocardiography Assistant within Cardiothoracic Services at C&VUHB.

The Cardiac Physiology Department is a vibrant and busy department providing tertiary services to South Wales.

We offer a dynamic, friendly working environment, full training and induction programmes, and an individual personal development plan to guide your growth within the role.

There is a strong emphasis on both professional and service development within the Cardiothoracic Directorate, with opportunities to gain skills and qualifications in our non-invasive services.

The successful applicant will be expected to work at the University Hospital of Wales.

We are looking for individuals who share our values:

• Kind and Caring
• Respectful
• Trust and Integrity
• Personal Responsibility

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, well-motivated, and innovative candidates with good organisational and practical abilities.

Candidates should possess well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to support both individual and team working.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Operating across 6 hospital sites, we offer a diverse range of career opportunities. Serving around 500,000 residents in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we focus on the health and care needs of our local population while working with partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well,” and our vision is that everyone should have the opportunity to lead a healthy life. We are ambitious for our population’s health, addressing current and future challenges through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We contribute to a healthier Wales with a focus on innovation, improvement, and clinical research. Partnership working is a core value, and we collaborate closely with staff and the community.

Cardiff, the vibrant Welsh capital, offers a wealth of sports, arts, and cultural attractions. The nearby Vale of Glamorgan combines beautiful countryside with a stunning coastline. Whether you prefer city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale provide the best of both worlds.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Sophie Moosavi
• Job title: Lead Cardiac Physiologist - Echocardiography
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]