Bank Advanced Cardiac Physiologist (Echocardiography)
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthen, SA31 2AF
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
9 September 2026
9 days left
Job description
Opportunity for BSE accredited echocardiographers to join our bank at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthenshire. We are seeking a highly motivated c...
This job suits a competent and autonomous echocardiographer holding BSE adult transthoracic accreditation. The main duties are to perform and report echo's for the range of patients seen in the diagnostic service. We pride ourselves in having a supportive multidisciplinary team. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us
Interviews will be held on 21/09/26
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHShealthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion,Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary,community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilitiesservices.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well aspublic, private and third sector colleagues, including our valuedteam of volunteers.
Our services are provided in
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth;Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital inLlanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandoveryhospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital inCeredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals inPembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan inCeredigion, and several other community settingso 47 general practices (six of which are health board managedpractices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices;and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providerso Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Accredited degree relevant to the role (e.g., BSc in Audiology, Cardiac Physiology, Clinical Engineering, Neurophysiology, Medical Physics, Respiratory Physiology) and Registration with AHCS or RCT within 3 months of appointment. OR Equivalent knowledge and experience at BSc level (with or without a related degree) and Progression through AHCS/RCT Practitioner Training Programme equivalence scheme (PTPE) and Registration within 24 months of appointment.
- Masters or equivalent level of experience through specialist short courses
- British Echocardiography Society (BSE) proficiency accreditation or equivalent
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Clinical assessment training
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working independently performing and reporting echocardiograms
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff.
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
Desirable
- Conducting physiologist led clinics
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
- Delivering contrast agents
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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