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Job summary

Main area
Cardiac Physiology
Grade
Band 6/Annex 21
Contract
Permanent: Band 6 annex 21 post.
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
100-HS005-0225
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Withybush General Hospital
Town
Haverfordwest
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum (Annex 21)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2025 23:59
Interview date
26/03/2025

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Senior Cardiac Physiologist

Band 6/Annex 21

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Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic band 6 Senior Cardiac Physiologist to join our ever developing Cardio-Respiratory department at Withybush General Hospital in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.

The role includes utilizing existing knowledge and skills to undertake a lead role in performing and interpreting non-invasive diagnostic tests and a secondary role in highly complex procedures. We invite applications from candidates interested in joining our team to deliver our vision for outstanding diagnostic services in Cardiology and Respiratory for local people. 

 

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to interpret national and local standards in order to provide an effective and efficient service to the highest possible standard and to perform with competency and autonomy a range of cardiac investigations for Hywel Dda Health Board’s population. These investigations would include exercise tolerance testing, ambulatory monitoring analysis and to provide support within the cardiac device follow-up service.  The role is a permanent, full-time post with opportunity to work flexible hours within the working week.

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

Working for our organisation

 

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

 

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

 

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

 

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

 

Community facilities, including:

 

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

 

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is advertised as an annex 21 Band 6.  Applicants who do not currently hold all the necessary competencies to a Band 6 level are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be appointed under Annex 21 rules whereby 70% of the top of Band 6 will be payable during the first year, 75% during the second year. Applicants would be supported to develop their competencies required to fulfil the role within 24 months. Failure to achieve the competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re-deployment.

As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.

 

To work independently, on own initiative to ensure the effective provision of investigations.  Recognise and act on urgent results liaising with medical and nursing colleagues to ensure correct action is taken and advising on complex issues and results.

Delivering ambulatory BP and ECG monitoring service by preparing and issuing devices for patients. Interpreting the results to produce a clinical report.

Performing and interpreting exercise tolerance tests with or without medical supervision, taking full responsibility for patients’ safety throughout, recognising and acting appropriately in an emergency. Delivering a cardiac device follow-up service within own knowledge and capability and under the supervision of senior colleagues. 

Performing and interpreting ECG’s on a range of patients in emergency and routine situations and advise clinicians on urgent findings.

Recording routine and urgent observations during patient assessment, e.g. blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels, and taking appropriate action.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 26/03/2025

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Cardiac Physiology Or equivalent, i.e.- HTEC or BTEC MPPM.
  • Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Desirable criteria
  • Association for the Society of Cardiological Science and technology (ASCST) examination
  • Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
  • Recognised certificate in leadership
  • European computer driving licence
  • NSPE/HRUK/BSE certificate

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience and competence of performing the range of cardiac investigations outlined in Job description or is working towards obtaining competency in any of the specialist roles
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leading audit and quality control
  • Experience of leading a team

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experince and competence of performing the range of cardiac investigations outlined in Job description or is working towards obtaining competency in any of the specialist roles.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of leading audit and quality control.
  • Experience of leading a team.

language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker ( Level 1 )

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Teleri Cudd
Job title
Advanced Cardiac Physiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01437 773410
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