Advanced Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)

Powys Teaching Health Board

The closing date is 17 November 2024

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Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 9 MONTHS DUE TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST.

Perform with competency and autonomy echocardiograms, alongside clinical assessment skills, to interpret results based on highly developed skills and theoretical knowledge.

Plan and deliver complex assessments and provide highly specialised advice to patients and healthcare professionals.

Main duties of the job

Work as an independent practitioner within a team, to deliver an effective and efficient service with high standards of care.

Provide supervision and training in the specialist area of Echocardiography for less experienced staff and student Physiologists.

Perform and report trans-thoracic echocardiograms.

Lead advanced echocardiography clinics, including surveillance clinics, assuming responsibility for patients care and treatment.

Ensure that resources and equipment are available to provide an echocardiography and ECG monitoring service; identify and highlight problems that you cannot manage directly, communicating the issues to appropriate colleagues in a timely manner.

Facilitate risk stratification of patients waiting for echocardiography, ensuring timely booking for routine and urgent outpatients.

Using advanced specialist knowledge to aid the Cardiology Lead to evaluate service development.

Ensure that adequate stock is available to deliver the Echocardiography service.

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-HS008-1124

Job locations

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please see attached job description for further information on main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please see attached job description for further information on main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSE Adult TTE Accreditation
  • Degree

Desirable

  • Clinical assessment training
  • RCCP or equivalent professional registration

Experience

Essential

  • Competent working independently
  • Experience working in hospital environment

Desirable

  • Performing physiologist led clinics
  • Familiar with NHS Wales/PTHB

Language

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Communication skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Flexible working

Essential

  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service

Problem solving

Essential

  • Good at problem solving
  • Decision making skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSE Adult TTE Accreditation
  • Degree

Desirable

  • Clinical assessment training
  • RCCP or equivalent professional registration

Experience

Essential

  • Competent working independently
  • Experience working in hospital environment

Desirable

  • Performing physiologist led clinics
  • Familiar with NHS Wales/PTHB

Language

Desirable

  • Ability to speak Welsh

Communication skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Flexible working

Essential

  • Flexible approach to the needs of the service

Problem solving

Essential

  • Good at problem solving
  • Decision making skills

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Powys Teaching Health Board

Address

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


Employer's website

https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Cardiac Physiologist

Sian Evans

sian.evans3@wales.nhs.uk

01686617213

Date posted

01 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

070-HS008-1124

Job locations

Montgomery County Infirmary

Llanfair Road

Newtown

SY16 2DW


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