We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Cardiac Sciences team, delivering high-quality cardiac diagnostic services for patients across North Carmarthenshire. Our work supports people with both acute and long-term cardiac conditions and plays a key role in their ongoing care. Our services include 12‑lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, and pacemaker implantation and follow‑up. We also host outpatient clinics for a wide range of cardiac and respiratory healthcare professionals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who enjoys variety and teamwork. The role involves working flexibly across our services, supporting advanced diagnostic procedures alongside qualified staff, as well as working independently to deliver and interpret defined cardiac investigations.
The ability to eak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will take a lead role in coordinating a small team of support staff within the Glangwili Cardio‑Respiratory Department. This includes ensuring clinic and diagnostic rooms are prepared, equipment is available and maintained, and services run smoothly. You will work in partnership with a peer in Respiratory Services and will be supported by your line manager to provide first‑line supervision for the assistant team. This will include organising daily workloads and contributing to longer‑term planning to meet service demands.
You will support the Clinical Physiology team in delivering safe, effective, and patient‑centred cardiac services at Glangwili Hospital. Working independently within agreed protocols, you will carry out routine cardiac investigations and interpret results, while assisting qualified staff during more complex procedures.
You will help provide day‑to‑day leadership for the support staff team, working closely with your line manager. This includes organising workloads, supporting colleagues, and contributing to service improvement. You will also provide practical teaching and supervision to students and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare 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 disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private, and third‑sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
* Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job responsibilities
This post is advertised as a Band 4 and ideally candidates for this role must have achieved the Level 4 diploma relevant to the area of work: Health Care Sciences or Physiological Measurement. However applicants who do not currently hold the qualification for the Band 4 role are encouraged to apply, and if successful, will need to attain the qualification within 24 months and will be appointed under the All Wales Annex 21 rules.
The successful applicant will be supported by a development plan. (During the first year payment will be 70% of the top rate of band 4 pay, and the second year 75%), and following successful completion of the Level 4 diploma relevant to the area of work: Health Care Sciences or Physiological Measurement, will then be paid at Band 4 (minimum point on the scale). Support and supervision will be provided in order to develop the successful applicant to the Band 4 role. Failure to achieve the qualification and required competencies in the designated timeframe could result in re‑deployment.
As part of the Annex 21 process, there is no financial penalty to those who apply for this role where the percentage will cause a reduction in pay, subsequently a local protection would be put in place until the pay has caught up.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Minimum 5 GCSE or equivalent, to include English, Maths and Science
* Level 3 qualification in science or healthcare related subject
* Level 4 diploma relevant to the area of work: Health Care Sciences or Physiological Measurement
* Professional Body accreditation relevant to the area of work: Society of Cardiological Science and Technology Award in Practical Electrocardiography and Diploma in ECG interpretation
* Qualification in teaching or mentoring
Experience
* Experience of performing a range of investigations as outlined in the job description
* Experience of working in a health care environment
Other
* Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
* Flexible approach to needs of the service
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£28,819 to £31,626 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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