Specialist Cardiac Physiologist

Vacancies have arisen for Band 6 Specialist Cardiac Physiologists 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 6 team delivering comprehensive Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Diagnostics 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.

There is a strong emphasis on professional development, with opportunities to gain high level skills and qualifications within the Cardiac Device (PPM/ICD/CRT), Cardiac Catheter Lab, Electrophysiology and Non-Invasive Services.

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and will 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; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.