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.
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.
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
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner as required
- Flexible approach to service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience and proven competence of performing the range of cardiac investigations outlined in Job description
Desirable
- Experience of supervising students and support staff
- Preparing and delivering lectures/presentations in area of competence
- Lead role during exercise testing
Language Requirements
Desirable
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications ans Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology (Cardiology) or equivalent and clinical experience
- Registration with AHCS or RCT within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- ILS
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
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This advert is for Cardiac Physiologist with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum (pro rata if part time). The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term / secondment until 31/08/2027). The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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