Job summary
An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic and self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join our team of staff providing a wide range of cardiac & respiratory services, including new & exciting developments. We have introduced a successful 'one-stop' service for Cardiology outpatients and also work closely with the multidisciplinary team in providing innovative services for chest pain and heart failure patients. The cardio-respiratory department has been extended and refurbished providing an excellent working environment with state of the art equipment. The post holder will be involved in the delivery of key strategic targets. The Echo Service provided incorporates adult Transthoracic, Transoesophageal, and Stress Echo Imaging and utilises 4D technology.
The echocardiography department is well equipped with three new digital GE Vivid E9 machines with digital Echopac reporting and archiving. We seek to recruit a highly motivated cardiac physiologist to join our team. You should hold relevant BSc or equivalent qualification and be BSE accredited. Ideally you will be able to demonstrate that you have sufficient post accreditation experience to fulfil the requirements of the post. The successful candidate will work predominantly in Echocardiography but will maintain or develop their skills in other areas of technical cardiology.
Informal enquiries are welcome to Sally Owen Cardio-Respiratory Manager on 03000 847529
Main duties of the job
Perform highly specialist diagnostic cardiology ultrasound/ sonography investigations, recording accurate results particularly Echocardiography (and other areas as required) liaising with cardiologists, surgeons and other doctors and specialist nurses.
Autonomous reporting of routine diagnostic tests with results sent to the referring consultant.
Reporting (without medical input) on complex diagnostic tests unless a cardiology opinion is deemed necessary by the technician reporting the test, this is used to direct the medical / surgical management of the patient.
To maintain accurate patient records in both electronic and written format.
To submit and maintain activity data using manual and electronic means in line with Health Board and departmental policies.
Provide clinical interpretation of ambulatory ECG monitors, event recorders and BP recordings and to produce a clinical report which directs the medical / surgical management of the patient.
Provide technical supervision of cardiovascular investigations (stress testing, myocardial perfusion testing) which are designed to assess cardiac function and have potentially hazardous / life threatening outcomes i.e. cardiac arrest
Provide clinical supervision in the absence of a Doctor e.g. "Technician Supervised Stress testing". Responsible for identifying hazardous arrhythmias and ECG changes that could have a potentially life threatening outcome.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent - Certified Echocardiographer, holding current British Society of Echocardiography accreditation
- AHCS/HCPC registration or eligible for registration
- ILS
Desirable
- ALS
- Training or Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post qualification
- Ability to utilise wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as Stress echocardiography and Tissue Doppler
- Able to utilise specialist and technical knowledge of cardiac ultrasound in line with evidence
- Able to utilise specialist and technical knowledge of a range of cardiac ultrasound machines / reporting systems
Desirable
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner within echocardiography
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Be highly specialised in a full range of echocardiography procedures, including stress echocardiography, contrast or TOE.
- Able to perform a broad range of cardiological techniques employed within the department.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Good team work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Very good communication skills.
Desirable
- Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the echocardiography service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completion of MSc Scientist Training Programme (STP) or equivalent (e.g. BSc in Clinical Physiology or HTEC MPPM with SCST Parts I and II)
- Relevant Masters Degree or equivalent - Certified Echocardiographer, holding current British Society of Echocardiography accreditation
- AHCS/HCPC registration or eligible for registration
- ILS
Desirable
- ALS
- Training or Leadership Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience post qualification
- Ability to utilise wide, thorough and up-to-date specialist postgraduate level knowledge across the full range of cardiac physiology investigations including advanced techniques such as Stress echocardiography and Tissue Doppler
- Able to utilise specialist and technical knowledge of cardiac ultrasound in line with evidence
- Able to utilise specialist and technical knowledge of a range of cardiac ultrasound machines / reporting systems
Desirable
- Ability to work as an independent practitioner within echocardiography
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Be highly specialised in a full range of echocardiography procedures, including stress echocardiography, contrast or TOE.
- Able to perform a broad range of cardiological techniques employed within the department.
Desirable
Values
Essential
- Good team work.
- Ability to work independently.
- Very good communication skills.
Desirable
- Has innovation, enthusiasm and wants to be actively involved in development of the echocardiography service.
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).
