Cardiac Physiologist - #144575

Job Overview

We have an opportunity to expand our provision of cardiology services and are now looking to recruit a full time enthusiastic cardiac physiologists who will have the opportunity to shape the delivery of cardiology diagnostics and investigations in Wrexham as part of the largest NHS organisation in Wales.

North Wales has something for everyone, with access to the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and the towns/cities of North Wales and North West England. It is an excellent environment to consider your future balance between a rewarding career and lifestyle pursuits.

To be successful in this post you should be competent practitioners with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have experience of a wide range of cardiac diagnostics.

This post is pivotal in the future development of this busy department and you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team in delivering a wide range of cardiac diagnostics in addition to your speciality in meeting the needs of complex patients.

Appointments will be made according to level of experience and your continuing professional development.

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

Main duties of the job

To be technically proficient as an independent practitioner in cardiology procedures, this includes:

• Application of 12 lead electrocardiography
• Application of various ambulatory ECG recording equipment
• Application of ambulatory blood pressure monitors
• Application of various ambulatory ECG recording equipment
• Analysis of the 12 lead ECG
• Analysis of ambulatory ECG recordings producing a factual report, which may impact on the clinical management of the patient.
• Exercise Stress Testing – Ability to obtain an accurate recording of the cardiac electrocardiogram and work alongside doctors or cardiac physiologist. Good communication is required with the patient to ensure they fully understand the test.
• Training in permanent pacemaker implantation and follow-up – Recording accurate lead function tests to guide a secure implantation of cardiac pacing leads. To record and document results, inform appropriate physician of any faults/problems. Support for patient throughout procedure.
• Analysis of loop recorder findings.
  
  

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

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Person specification

Qualifications

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Skills

Experience

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