Highly Specialised Cardiac Physiologist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team of staff providing a wide range of cardiac & respiratory services, including new & exciting developments. We have introduced a successful 'one-stop' service for Cardiology outpatients and also work closely with the multidisciplinary team in providing innovative services for chest pain and heart failure patients. The cardio-respiratory department has been extended and refurbished providing an excellent working environment with state of the art equipment. The post holder will be involved in the delivery of key strategic targets.

The Echo Service provided incorporates adult Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, and Stress Echo Imaging and utilises 4D technology The echocardiography department is well equipped with three new digital GE Vivid E9 machines with digital Echopac reporting and archiving.

Main duties of the job

We seek to recruit a highly motivated cardiac physiologist to join our team. You should hold relevant BSc or equivalent qualification and be BSE accredited. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient post accreditation experience to fulfil the requirements of the post. The successful candidate will work predominantly in Echocardiography but will maintain or develop their skills in other areas of technical cardiology. We are looking for an enthusiastic skilled Echo cardiographer to play a leading role in developing our services.

Opportunities exist for the right candidate to extend their postgraduate skills and further training is actively encouraged.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are a friendly motivated team who put care of patients first. We strive to keep up to date with all the latest technology and advances in Cardiac Physiology.

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£42,284 to £48,388 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-HS019-0523

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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Job responsibilities

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Skills

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Cardio-Respiratory Manager

Alan Featherstone

Alan.Featherstone@wales.nhs.uk

03000847530

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£42,284 to £48,388 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

050-HS019-0523

Job locations

Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Croesnewydd Road

Wrexham

LL13 7TD


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