Job Description

Vacancies have arisen for Band 5 Cardiac Physiologists within Cardiothoracic Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB).



The Cardiac Physiology Department is a vibrant and busy department providing tertiary services to South Wales.



We are looking for bright, keen and motivated individuals to join our team in delivering comprehensive Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Diagnostics services.



As part of our commitment to extended roles we currently run physiologist led clinics including -



The Palpitations Clinic



Valve Screening Clinic



Cardiac Device follow-up clinics;



Implantation of Injectable Loop recorders.



There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to gain high level skills and qualifications within the Cardiac Device (PPM/ICD/CRT), Cardiac Catheter Lab, Electrophysiology and Non-Invasive Services.



We also have a introduced a mentorship facility which is consultant led, this helps with gaps in knowledge, education, training and support.



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



Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.



Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.



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The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will work well within a team. The ability to cope in challenging situations is highly desirable, although full support will be given.



We offer a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal appraisal plan to guide your development within the role.



A BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent experience is essential; as is the desire to work towards gaining accreditation in one of the following advanced qualifications: BHRS, IBHRE.



We are searching for Cardiac Physiologists who share our values:



Kind and Caring Respectful Personal responsibility Trust and Integrity

The successful applicant will be expected to work across both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough sites as well as participating in the on-call rota.