Job summary
As part of our ongoing development in cardiovascular services, our Cardiology Department has grown to include an expanding Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) service. We are looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist with specialist expertise in CRM to join our dedicated team at Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli. This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in the delivery and development of CRM services, including the follow-up and programming of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices at Prince Philip Hospital. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently within specialist device clinics and contribute to the wider cardiology service, including supporting cardiac device implant and arrhythmia management where appropriate. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of consultants, cardiac physiologists, specialist nurses, and administrative staff to provide high-quality and patient-focused service. The post also includes responsibilities for the supervision and development of junior staff and participation in ongoing service improvement initiatives.
Main duties of the job
- Independently manage and lead specialist cardiac rhythm management (CRM) clinics, including follow-up and programming of pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT devices (both in-person and remote monitoring).
- Provide expert interpretation of device diagnostics and clinical data and take appropriate action in line with clinical protocols or in liaison with cardiology consultants.
- Support the implantation of cardiac devices, including intraoperative testing, programming, and documentation.
- Act as a clinical lead within the CRM service, supporting service development and the implementation of new technologies and best practices.
- Provide training, mentorship, and supervision to junior staff, students, and trainees to ensure continued professional development and safe practice.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, attending relevant meetings and contributing to case discussions, audit, and service evaluation.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all clinical activities, maintaining high standards of record-keeping and compliance with Health Board policies and national standards.
- Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives, audits, and governance activities to maintain and improve service standards.
- Assist in managing workloads and service delivery planning, including prioritisation of urgent cases and coordinating clinic schedules.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development. As a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services, leading on specialist clinics, and helping to shape the future of arrhythmia management in West Wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 27/06/2025.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development. As a Band 7 Cardiac Physiologist, youll play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services, leading on specialist clinics, and helping to shape the future of arrhythmia management in West Wales.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 27/06/2025.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP)
- Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing services
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
- Conducting physiologist led clincis
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- BSc Clinical Physiology or BTEC / HTEC MPPM or equivalent
- Registration Council for Clinical Physiologist (RCCP)
- Associate for the Society of Cardiological Science and Technology (ASCST) examination or an equivalent
- International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners (IBHRE/NASPE) or BHRS accreditation (HRUK) or the equivalent in experience
Desirable
- Recognised qualification in teaching or mentorship
- Immediate Life Support (ILS)
- Clinical skills training
Language Skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience as lead physiologist during pacemaker implantation and follow up or extensive experience as junior physiologist in pacing services
- Proven experience of working independently in pacing services
- Proven competence and autonomy in performing and reporting highly specialised cardiac investigations
- Training and supervising students and junior members of staff
Desirable
- Conducting physiologist led clincis
- Experience of clinical assessment
- Experience in leading a team effectively
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
