Specialist Clinical Physiologist - Cardiac

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable