Advanced Cardiac Physiologist in Cardiff

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support. Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”.

We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives: Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world.

Vacancies have arisen for a Band 7 Advanced Cardiac Physiologist within Cardiothoracic Services at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (C&V UHB). The Cardiac Physiology Department is a vibrant and busy department providing tertiary services to South Wales. We are looking for bright, keen and motivated individuals who are ready to take the next stage in their careers and join our Band 7 team delivering comprehensive EP, Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Diagnostics services.

There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to gain high level skills and qualifications within the Electrophysiology, Cardiac Device (PPM/ICD/CRT), Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Services. As part of our commitment to extended roles we currently run physiologist led clinics including:

• The Palpitations Clinic
• Valve Screening Clinic
• Cardiac Device follow-up clinics
• Implantation of Injectable Loop recorders

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team. The ability to cope in challenging situations is highly desirable, although full support will be given. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated.

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route.