Job summaryOpportunity for BSE accredited echocardiographers to join our bank at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthenshire.
We are seeking a highly motivated cardiac physiologist specialising in echocardiography to join our friendly and dynamic team, providing high standards of care and support to patients in Hywel Dda University Health Board.
Our echo services deliver both transthoracic echocardiography and complex echocardiography techniques such as transoesophageal echo, dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiography and contrast echo.
The work schedule is varied providing services to inpatients, outpatients, GP direct access and one stop cardiac clinics. We also run valve surveillance clinics, host adult congenital heart disease clinics and support training of our future echocardiographers and medical training grades. We also offer a comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations including pacemaker services, exercise testing, angiography, and ambulatory monitoring.
Main duties of the jobThis job suits a competent and autonomous echocardiographer holding BSE adult transthoracic accreditation. The main duties are to perform and report echo's for the range of patients seen in the diagnostic service. We pride ourselves in having a supportive multidisciplinary team. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About usHywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
DetailsDate posted: 24 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £50,129 to £57,365 a year
Pro rata
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 100-BANK-HS001-0826
Job locations: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesYou 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 21/09/26
Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential- Accredited degree relevant to the role (e.g., BSc in Audiology, Cardiac Physiology, Clinical Engineering, Neurophysiology, Medical Physics, Respiratory Physiology) and Registration with AHCS or RCT within 3 months of appointment. OR Equivalent knowledge and experience at BSc level (with or without a related degree) and Progression through AHCS/RCT Practitioner Training Programme equivalence scheme (PTPE) and Registration within 24 months of appointment.
- Masters or equivalent level of experience through specialist short courses
- British Echocardiography Society (BSE) proficiency accreditation or equivalent
Desirable- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Clinical assessment training
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
ExperienceEssential- Proven experience of working independently performing and reporting echocardiograms
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff.
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
Desirable- Conducting physiologist led clinics
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
- Delivering contrast agents
Language SkillsDesirableDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Glangwili General Hospital, Dolgwili Road, Carmarthen, SA31 2AF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Lead Scientist in Echocardiography, Catrin Williams, catrin.williams2@wales.nhs.uk, 01267266300
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. 
