Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist / HCS - Echocardiography

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is recruiting an Echocardiographer or Trainee Echocardiographer to join the Cardiac Physiology team. The role includes delivering transthoracic, Dobutamine, exercise stress, and transoesophageal echocardiography services across CTMUHB sites.

Qualified applicants will hold BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent with BSE Adult accreditation and RCCP registration.

Qualifications

• Qualified Echocardiographer or Trainee Echocardiographer with relevant BSc/STP
• BSE Adult accreditation and RCCP registration are required for the qualified post
• If applying as a Trainee, must hold a Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) BSc or Cardiac Science STP graduate Echo and pursue BSE accreditation during training

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality Echocardiography service to inpatients and outpatients
• Perform a range of echocardiography procedures and maintain clinical standards
• Work across CTMUHB sites within the Cardiac Physiology department
• Contribute to service development and ensure autonomous scanning at Band 7 level when trained

Skills

BSE Adult accreditation

RCCP registration

Echocardiography expertise

Education

BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or Cardiac Science STP graduate Echo

Job description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Echocardiographer or Trainee Echocardiographer (annex 21) to work within our rapidly developing diagnostic Unit.

We deliver Transthoracic echo, Dobutamine and Exercise Stress echo, Transoesophageal echo, ACHD clinics with established Physiologist-led services including Contrast, VHD clinics.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover career break. If you are interested in applying for a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.

Band 7

For the qualified position applicants must hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent. BSE Adult accreditation. RCCP registration.

OR

Band 7 (Annex 21)

As a Trainee - must hold a Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) BSc or Cardiac Science STP graduate Echo or equivalent

To undertake year two of a two-year training programme to obtain the relevant professional body exams, training, and experience (complete British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation and be scanning autonomously at Band 7 level for at least a year), to meet the full requirements of this Band 7 Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist role and all duties as indicated within this job description.

During this period, remuneration will be 70% at the top of Band 7 for year one (months 1-12), and 75% of the top of Band 7 for year 2 (months 13-24) of training.

Applicants without the relevant stated qualifications will not be shortlisted.

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.

The post holder will work as part of a team of cardiac physiologists based in the Cardiac Physiology department, providing a quality Echocardiography service to both inpatients and outpatients.

They will be required to undertake a range of complex activities of a highly specialist nature (Echocardiography), ensuring that they provide a high standard of care to all patients accessing the service within the resources available. Working across the sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) as service requires.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals. Our Values Guide Us Daily

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Caren Hobrough-Harris Job title: Head of Echo CT Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01685 728402