Job summary
Annex 21 - 18 month training programme for a Band 6 post

The post is offered as an Annex 21 position for applicants who do not hold the full qualifications and will be considered for a trainee position and will be subject to NHS Wales Annex 21 as set out within the NHS Wales Terms & Conditions of Employment. The successful candidate will undertake a structured training programme and will receive 70% of the substantive band salary in year 1 and 75% in year 2 until all required competencies and qualifications for the role are achieved.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Cardiac Physiologist/Healthcare Scientists to join our team working across Swansea Bay University Health Board during this training period you will obtain the relevant professional body exams, training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 6 and will be able to undertake all duties within the Specialist Cardiac Physiologist Role as indicated within this job description

We would welcome applications from either qualified Cardiac Physiologists/Cardiac Scientists or current Cardiac Physiology students.

Morriston hospital is a tertiary centre that provides a wide range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac investigations.

We are seeking motivated individuals to integrate into the team, who have experience and knowledge in a wide range of cardiac investigations. Candidates should be enthusiastic and dedicated to providing excellent patient care.

Main duties of the job
The department offers a wide range of invasive and non-invasive investigations. Investigations include physiologist-led exercise testing, 24 hour ECG and BP monitoring and event recording. We provide a 24-hour primary PCI service alongside complex PCI and interventional techniques, TAVI service. We operate a busy Pacemaker and ICD implant and follow up service to include the use of remote monitoring, EPS + complex ablation and mapping procedures. We also carry out Physiology led clinics. The department is a teaching Hospital and is actively involved in research. We are also participating in a number of clinical research trials. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities. We actively support and encourage continued professional development to facilitate individuals to reach their full potential.

Suitable candidates would hold a BSc. Clinical Physiology (Cardiology), STP Msc. Cardiac Science or PTP Bsc. Cardiac Science. Hold registration with AHCS or HCPC.

We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities to all of our staff. We actively encourage and support all appropriate professional development in advanced cardiac investigations to facilitate individuals to reach their full potential.

About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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.

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

Qualifications
Essential

• Bsc Clinical Physiology/Cardiac Science
• ILS
• RCCP/AHCS/HCPC Registered

Desirable

• ALS

Experience
Essential

• Echocardiography
• Experience, scientific and Medical knowledge through formal training and practice in a comprehensive range of complex and specialist invasive and non-invasive cardiorespiratory investigations and procedures.

Desirable

• Audit experience

Skills
Essential

• Capable of supervising and managing trainees and prioritising.
• Good keyboard skills
• Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills

Desirable

• Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

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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