Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Highly Specialist Cardiac Physiologist / HCS - Echocardiography
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Echocardiographer or Trainee Echocardiographer (annex 21) - Fixed Term/Secondment
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Echocardiographer or Trainee Echocardiographer (annex 21) to work within our rapidly developing diagnostic Unit.
Services Delivered:
- Transthoracic echo
- Dobutamine and Exercise Stress echo
- Transoesophageal echo
- ACHD clinics with established Physiologist-led services including Contrast, VHD clinics
This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to cover a career break. If you are interested in applying for a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying.
Band 7
Qualifications:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent
- BSE Adult accreditation
- RCCP registration
Band 7 (Annex 21)
Qualifications:
- BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or Cardiac Science STP graduate Echo or equivalent
Training Requirements:
- Undertake year two of a two-year training programme to obtain the relevant professional body exams, training, and experience (complete British Society of Echocardiography (BSE) accreditation and be scanning autonomously at Band 7 level for at least a year).
Remuneration:
- 70% at the top of Band 7 for year one (months 1-12)
- 75% of the top of Band 7 for year 2 (months 13-24) of training
Applicants without the relevant stated qualifications will not be shortlisted.
Role Responsibilities
We are looking to appoint someone who will relish the challenge of being part of our team and possess the initiative and drive to complement the responsibility of this role.
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The post holder will work as part of a team of cardiac physiologists based in the Cardiac Physiology department, providing a quality Echocardiography service to both inpatients and outpatients.
They will be required to undertake a range of complex activities of a highly specialist nature (Echocardiography), ensuring that they provide a high standard of care to all patients accessing the service within the resources available. Working across the sites within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) as service requires.
Welsh Skills
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
About Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
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Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses On Uniting Our Region Around Shared Health And Wellbeing Goals.
Our Values Guide Us Daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Caren Hobrough-Harris
- Job title: Head of Echo CT
- Email address: caren.hobrough-harris@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01685 728402
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