Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive Cardio-Respiratory Team in Hywel Dda Health board.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Cardiac Rhythm Management to provide high standards of care and support to patients in Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are recruiting to this post to specifically facilitate increased Health board wide Cardiac Rhythm Management capacity. Work base will be dependent on service requirement and successful candidate's circumstances - candidates are invited to enquire regarding options as part of informal application / interview discussion.
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 the Cardiac Rhythm Management Team to develop and sustain the pacemaker service for Hywel Dda Health Board. 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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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 20/02/2025
Job description
Job 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 20/02/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or equivalent
- Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing services
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing service
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
- Conducting physiologist led clincis
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or equivalent
- Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing services
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing service
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
- Conducting physiologist led clincis
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
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.
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.
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).
