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Cardiac Physiologist
Grade
Band 5
Contract
12 months (Fixed term / secondment until 31/08/2027)
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Full-Time although Part-Time hours will be considered
Job ref
100-HS014-0726
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hywel Dda University Health Board - Bronglais or Withybush General Hospital
Town
Ceredigion / Pembrokeshire
Salary
£32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/07/2026 23:59

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Cardiac Physiologist

Band 5

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

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The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

This post is a Fixed Term/ Secondment until  31/08/2027. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Cardiac Physiologist to join the Cardiac and Respiratory Department within Hywel Dda University Health Board. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic cardiac investigations and contributing to excellent patient care across a diverse range of clinical settings.
 
We are looking for a professional, patient-focused individual with excellent communication skills, a commitment to quality and safety, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a supportive team environment.  
 
Applicants should hold a BSc in Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent, be registered (or eligible for registration) with AHCS, and demonstrate competence in a range of cardiac investigations. 
 
The successful candidate's base will either be Bronglais General Hospital or Withybush General Hospital. The preferred base location can be discussed at interview. 

Main duties of the job

To perform a range of high-quality cardiac and respiratory diagnostic investigations that support the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with known or suspected conditions.
 
The post holder will undertake and report on diagnostic tests including ECGs, ambulatory monitoring, exercise tolerance testing, and potentially pacemaker follow-up. The role also involves providing technical support during invasive cardiology procedures, monitoring patient observations, recognising and escalating urgent clinical findings, maintaining high standards of patient care and safety, and contributing to the training and development of junior staff and students.

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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 06/08/2026

Person specification

Qualifications ans Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent and clinical experience
  • Registration with AHCS or RCT within 3 months of appointment
Desirable criteria
  • ILS
  • Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience and proven competence of performing the range of cardiac investigations outlined in Job description
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of supervising students and support staff
  • Preparing and delivering lectures/presentations in area of competence
  • Lead role during exercise testing

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required
  • Flexible approach to service needs

Language Requirements

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gethin Howells / Llinos Millard
Job title
Cardiac and Respiratory Healthcare Science Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01970635747
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