Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Cardiac Physiologist to join the team at Glan Clwyd. This vacancy comes at an exciting time for the department with the expansion of the Cardiac Catheter Unit which is now running two labs, which provides a primary PCI service to North Wales.

We are a busy department providing a wide range of investigations and are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated physiologist to join the team.

This is an opportunity for a newly qualified physiologist to join our team. After initial supervision, as a member of the team, the successful applicant will be able to work independently in the lab for angiograms, pacemaker implants, basic pacemaker check, basic echocardiograms and all non-invasive investigations.

The successful candidate will be included in the on-call team for the Cardiac Catheter Lab, following a period of training.

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

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. 

Person specification

Qualification

Essential criteria

  • BSC Clinical Physiology (Cardiac Programme)

    • Desirable criteria

  • RCCP Registration

    • Knowledge and skills

    Essential criteria

  • Able to perform a broad range of cardiac investigations.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Able to perform, report and supervise specialist cardiac investigations in necessary areas.

    • Personal qualities

    Essential criteria

  • Works well as a member of a team

    • Desirable criteria

  • Able to perform intricate tasks with a high level of concentration

    • Mental Effort

    Essential criteria

  • Prolonged concentration required throughout tests and reporting (often performed on busy wards or in noisy areas), which can be interrupted.

    • Emotional effort

    Essential criteria

  • Able to deal with agitated or confused patients.

    • 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

    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