Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology: Cardiac Rhythm Management / Implantable Devices
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 100-HS018-0624
- Employer
- Hywel Dda University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Withybush Hospital
- Town
- Haverfordwest
- Salary
- £44,398 - £50,807 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 31/07/2024
Employer heading
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Advanced Cardiac Physiologist (Implantable Devices)
Band 7
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and dynamic Cardio-respiratory team at Withybush General Hospital.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Cardiac Rhythm Management/ Implantable Devices providing high standards of care and support to patients in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
We are looking for candidates with BHRS or IBHRE accreditation that is required to work without supervision as a competent Physiologist.
Main duties of the job
To liaise closely with Clinical lead Pacing Physiologist to develop and sustain the pacemaker service for Pembrokeshire patients. To perform with competency and autonomy a range of in depth, highly complex procedure, interpreting results based on highly developed skills and theoretical knowledge.
To work as an independent practitioner within a team, to deliver an effective and efficient service with high standards of care.
To perform a full range of routine diagnostic procedures carried out within the department, including some highly specialised procedures.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 31/7/2024
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or equivalent
- Associate for SCST examination or equivalent
- IBHRE / BHRS Accreditation or the equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaker
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up / extensive experience as junior physiologist
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff.
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing service
Desirable criteria
- Conducting physiologist led clincis
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Llinos Millard
- Job title
- Cardiac & Respiratory Healthcare Sciences Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01437 773410
- Additional information
Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm
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