An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior specialised Echo Cardiac Physiologist, who is exceptionally motivated, highly skilled and an excellent communicator to join our enthusiastic, supportive and progressive team as Lead Physiologist for Echocardiography for ABUHB.
Clinical Physiology BSc degree combined with appropriate technical training and Echocardiography accreditation (BSE, EACVI or equivalent) are mandatory for this position.
We cover four main Hospital sites, Grange University Hospital, Royal Gwent Hospital, Nevill Hall Hospital and Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr in addition to clinics in other eLGH hospital sites.
At ABUHB, we take immense pride in the exceptional physiology-led clinics and our physiology-led stress echocardiography service. Furthermore, we have ensured growth and training in our bubble, LVO and ACHD clinics, reflecting our commitment to addressing diverse patient needs and staff development. We have a dedicated Echo Educator who oversees the training of trainee echo physiologists’, STP students, Registrars and the echo training for ITU personnel.
We offer all of this in a vibrant, awe-inspiring landscape with vast tradition, heritage and culture.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
To work autonomously as the lead physiologist in echocardiography.
To lead the echocardiography area of Cardiac Physiology services. To plan and be responsible for Echo service development, ensuring provision of evidence based patient care, effective and efficient management of resources, staff development and education.
To lead the Echo Cardiac Physiology workforce across Aneurin Bevan Health Board sites.
To undertake a range of advanced diagnostic tests.
To undertake, supervise and teach highly complex cardiac clinical physiology procedures working to the standard set by the British Society of Echocardiography (BSE), Society for Cardiological Science and Technology (SCST), British Cardiac Society (BCS) and also the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP).
To provide leadership and direction for the cardiac physiology service within the Echocardiography Department.
To be responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, research and audit of clinical services.
Patient care and continued professional development are at the heart of everything we do. Joining Aneurin Bevan University Health Board means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great patient care.
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
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.
The Grange University Hospital will be the main base for this role but the candidate will be expected to partake in a rotation across all ABUHB sites.
Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a solid foundation of previous managerial experience and leading a team.
The post-holder will be working closely with the Clinical Lead for cardiac ultrasound. Lead the Echo Physiology team in support of our 14 Consultant Cardiologists with sub-speciality interests in Imaging (TTE, TOE, Stress echo, Cardiac CT, CMR, MIBI), Heart failure, coronary intervention and anti-brady pacing/complex device implantation/extraction. Cardiac surgical, EP and structural intervention is being provided at Cardiff & Vale UHB

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