Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 130-HS022-0525
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Morriston Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £46,840 - £53,602 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)
Band 7
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic Highly Specialist Echocardiographer to join our team in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The Echocardiography department holds BSE Advanced Departmental accreditation and features the latest cardiac ultrasound equipment in an all-encompassing digital echo lab. We perform standard transthoracic echocardiography and a wide range of advanced imaging techniques, including performing DSE’s/ESE’s and physiology-led contrast and bubble studies. We also support a TOE service.
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.
Main duties of the job
Applicants should able to demonstrate competence and expertise in a full range of advanced echocardiography techniques. Applicants must be highly motivated, well organised, have a flexible approach to work and reliable. They should demonstrate a good understanding of issues pertinent to the education of echocardiography and be enthusiastic to both teach and learn new professional clinical skills within the field of echocardiography.
The successful applicant should also demonstrate a high level of clinical and technical expertise in Echocardiography. Hold a BSc Clinical Physiology/Healthcare science (cardiac science), hold registration with RCCP or AHCS and have a higher-level qualification i.e. BSE Adult accreditation.
Applicants that do not hold a higher level qualification and/or skills for the band 7 role will be considered, and if successful will be appointed into a training post under Annex 21 rules.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Swansea Bay University Health Board is the ideal place to progress your career and be part of a dynamic team. Swansea Bay offers a great base for your leisure time with a number of award winning beaches, the Brecon Beacons and waterfall country all within easy reach. There are numerous activities and attractions available to provide a healthy work/life balance – you can get a glimpse into the Swansea Bay Lifestyle here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GdIO7at3Q&t=1s
Applicants that do not hold a higher level qualification and/or skills for the band 7 role will be considered, and if successful will be appointed into a training post under Annex 21 rules. During the 1-2 year training program you will obtain the relevant professional body exams, training and experience to meet the full competency framework of this Band 7 Role as indicated in the job description.
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 criteria
- BSc Clinical Physiology/Cardiac Science or equivalent. Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP) or Health Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- ILS Resuscitation certified
- Education to Masters level or equivalent experience
- Evidence of relevant post graduate qualification in associated specialty i.e. BSE (British Society of Echocardiography)
- Responsible for ensuring health and safety knowledge and skills are maintained, updated and developed Excellent computer literacy skills to include the use of microsoft office and information and planning systems for analysis. Advanced clinical skills
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Modernisation of Scientific Careers (MSC) and associated training
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience and proven competence of performing the range of advanced and complex investigations. Reporting of clinical findings autonomously.
- Participation in relevant local and national professional bodies.
- Leadership qualities and ability to act independently and initiate any appropriate action within the echo service. Experience of performing and interpreting a wide range of cardiac investigations.
- Experience of working within a cardiac catheterisation suite. Experience working as a Specialist Cardiac Physiologist.
- Experience of managing high risk cases and dealing with life threatening arrhythmias. Demonstrate CPD.
- confident at liaising with medical, technical, nursing and industry staff.
- Ability to assess, analyse, collate and interpret highly complex patient data.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills, (written, oral and presentational)
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Abilities required to perform effectively in the role, e.g. – Able to demonstrate situations where effective leadership and management skills have been used, or: Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others, or: Evidence of undertaking presentation to groups.
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Satisfactory Standard/Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Adam Fowell
- Job title
- Head of Echocardiography
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01792 704104
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