Job summary
Vacancies have arisen for a Band 7 Advanced Cardiac Physiologist within Cardiothoracic Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB).

The Cardiac Physiology Department is a vibrant and busy department providing tertiary services to South Wales.

We are looking for bright, keen and motivated individuals who are ready to take the next stage in their careers and join our Band 7 team delivering comprehensive EP, Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Diagnostics services.

Main duties of the job
There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to gain high level skills and qualifications within the Electrophysiology, Cardiac Device (PPM/ICD/CRT), Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Services.

As part of our commitment to extended roles we currently run physiologist led clinics including - The Palpitations Clinic, Valve Screening Clinic, Cardiac Device follow-up clinics, Implantation of Injectable Loop recorders. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team. The ability to cope in challenging situations is highly desirable, although full support will be given.

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

About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of autonomous practice
• Proven record of teaching and supervision of other staff

Personal Qualities
Essential

• Confident, conscientious, empathetic and enthusiastic
• Flexible approach to the service
• Ability to work effectively as part of a MDT
• Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Commitment to provide a high quality service

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent and one of the following advanced level qualifications: IBHRE or BHRS or currently working towards.
• Documented CPD training and education.
• ILS

Desirable

• NVQ Level 4 in Leadership / Management or willing to work towards

Experience
Essential

• The ability and experience to cover a wide range of complex invasive and non-invasive procedures

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.

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.