Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiac Physiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- 37.5 hours per week (Full Time 37.5 hours per week plus an on call requirement)
- Job ref
- 001-HS039-0725
- Employer
- Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital of Wales
- Town
- Cardiff
- Salary
- £31,516 - £38,364 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Cardiac Physiologist
Band 5
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board 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 focussed 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 have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. 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, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
· We are kind and caring
· We are respectful
· We have trust and integrity
· We take personal responsibility
OUR REGION:
Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It 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, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2025/2026 and will be implemented in August 2025 with arrears backdated to 1st April 2025 where applicable.
Job overview
Vacancies have arisen for Band 5 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 to join our team in delivering comprehensive Cardiac Device Therapy, Cardiac Catheter Lab and Non-Invasive Diagnostics services.
Main duties of the job
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.
We also have a introduced a mentorship facility which is consultant led, this helps with gaps in knowledge, education, training and support.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
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.
We offer a dynamic, friendly working environment, a full induction programme and an individual personal appraisal plan to guide your development within the role.
A BSc in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent experience is essential; as is the desire to work towards gaining accreditation in one of the following advanced qualifications: BHRS, IBHRE.
We are searching for Cardiac Physiologists who share our values:
-Kind and Caring
-Respectful
-Personal responsibility
-Trust and Integrity
The successful applicant will be expected to work across both University Hospital of Wales and University Hospital Llandough sites as well as participating in the on-call rota.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Cardiac Physiology or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- ILS
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven competency in a range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Basic understanding of specialist cardiac diagnostics such as CRT implant and EPS.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Competent IT skills relating to clinical workstations and equipment.
- Manual dexterity for using a wide range of clinical equipment.
- Proven organisational skills.
Desirable criteria
- Basic competency in PowerPoint, Excel and Access IT applications.
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Exhibits a professional attitude and committment to development of self and others.
- Calm under pressure
- Willingness to learn and open to change
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise.
- Effective team worker.
Desirable criteria
- Willingness to paticipate in emergency on-call rota.
- Ability to speak Welsh.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Mike Henson
- Job title
- Cardiac Physiology Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 029 20745489
- Additional information
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