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.
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.
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
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
