Lead Physiologist for Echocardiography

To lead the Echo Cardiac Physiology workforce across Aneurin Bevan Health Board sites.

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 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 Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS).

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a highly specialised senior Echo Cardiac Physiologist to join our dedicated echo team as a full-time Lead Physiologist.Current experience of managing a Team is essential.

The successful candidate will excel in communication with all stakeholders, including patients and both clinical and non-clinical colleagues. They will prioritise a patient-centred approach and effectively share responsibilities with physiologist peers. They will foster professional development and team cohesion while successfully establishing and maintaining collaborations with external stakeholders.

We seek a highly motivated individual who possesses a passion for cardiac ultrasound and exemplifies excellence in performing high-quality echocardiograms. The candidate will be experienced in various echocardiographic modalities, including transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE) and will have worked in diverse clinical settings. This role involves leading and managing several operational aspects of the Echo service across ABUHB, representing the Echo Physiologist team at the Cardiology Directorate level and contributing to the strategic development of the ABUHB Echo service.

A Clinical Physiology BSc degree, along with relevant technical training and accreditation in Echocardiography (such as BSE, EACVI, or an equivalent), is mandatory for this role.

Additionally, candidates must possess significant work experience following their accreditation.

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.