An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dynamic and supportive Cardio-Respiratory Team in Hywel Dda Health board.
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Cardiac Rhythm Management to provide high standards of care and support to patients in Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are recruiting to this post to specifically facilitate increased Health board wide Cardiac Rhythm Management capacity. Work base will be dependent on service requirement and successful candidate's circumstances - candidates are invited to enquire regarding options as part of informal application / interview discussion.
We are looking for candidates with BHRS or IBHRE accreditation that is required to work without supervision as a competent Physiologist.
Main duties of the job
To liaise closely with the Cardiac Rhythm Management Team to develop and sustain the pacemaker service for Hywel Dda Health Board. To perform with competency and autonomy a range of in depth, highly complex procedure, interpreting results based on highly developed skills and theoretical knowledge.
To work as an independent practitioner within a team, to deliver an effective and efficient service with high standards of care.
To perform a full range of routine diagnostic procedures carried out within the department, including some highly specialised procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 20/02/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or equivalent Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship Immediate Life Support (ILS) Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Experience
Essential
Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services Proven experience of working independently in pacing services Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations Proven experience of working independently in pacing service Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
Conducting physiologist led clinics Experience of clinical assessment Experience in leading a team effectively
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Hywel Dda Health Board
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-HS001-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Cardiac Physiologist specialising in Cardiac Rhythm Management to provide high standards of care and support to patients in Hywel Dda University Health Board. We are recruiting to this post to specifically facilitate increased Health board wide Cardiac Rhythm Management capacity. Work base will be dependent on service requirement and successful candidate's circumstances - candidates are invited to enquire regarding options as part of informal application / interview discussion.
We are looking for candidates with BHRS or IBHRE accreditation that is required to work without supervision as a competent Physiologist.
Main duties of the job
To liaise closely with the Cardiac Rhythm Management Team to develop and sustain the pacemaker service for Hywel Dda Health Board. To perform with competency and autonomy a range of in depth, highly complex procedure, interpreting results based on highly developed skills and theoretical knowledge.
To work as an independent practitioner within a team, to deliver an effective and efficient service with high standards of care.
To perform a full range of routine diagnostic procedures carried out within the department, including some highly specialised procedures.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 20/02/2025
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or equivalent Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship Immediate Life Support (ILS) Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (level 1)
Experience
Essential
Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services Proven experience of working independently in pacing services Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations Proven experience of working independently in pacing service Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
Conducting physiologist led clinics Experience of clinical assessment Experience in leading a team effectively
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Hywel Dda Health Board
Fishguard Road
Haverfordwest
SA61 2PZ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-HS001-0125 #J-18808-Ljbffr
