Healthcare Science Associate Practitioner: Cardiac

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking an enthusiastic professional to join the Cardiac Sciences team delivering high-quality diagnostic services across Ceredigion and Mid Wales. The role supports 12‑lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG, blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and pacemaker follow-up, with outpatient clinics for cardiac and respiratory care.

You will work across services, assisting with advanced diagnostics alongside qualified staff and independently delivering defined cardiac

Job description

Job Overview

We are delighted to offer an opportunity to join our friendly and supportive Cardiac Sciences team, delivering high-quality cardiac diagnostic services for patients across Ceredigion and the Mid Wales region.

Our work supports people with both acute and long-term cardiac conditions and plays a key role in their ongoing care. Our services include 12‑lead ECGs, ambulatory ECG and blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography, and pacemaker implantation and follow‑up. We also host outpatient clinics for a wide range of cardiac and respiratory healthcare professionals.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual, who enjoys variety and teamwork. The role involves working flexibly across our services, supporting advanced diagnostic procedures alongside qualified staff, as well as working independently to deliver and interpret defined cardiac investigations.

Applications are welcomed from candidates who do not currently hold the required qualification. Where appropriate, an appointment may be made under Annex 21, with support provided to achieve the qualification while in post.

Main duties of the job

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will take a lead role in ensuring clinic and diagnostic rooms are prepared, equipment is available and maintained, and services run smoothly. You will work in partnership with a peer in Respiratory Services and will be supported by your line manager. You will be responsible for organising daily workloads and contributing to longer‑term planning to meet service demands.

You will support the Clinical Physiology team in delivering safe, effective, and patient‑centred cardiac services at Bronglais Hospital. Working independently within agreed protocols, you will carry out routine cardiac investigations and interpret results, while assisting qualified staff during more complex procedures.

You will help provide day‑to‑day leadership for the support staff team, working closely with your line manager. This includes organising workloads, supporting colleagues, and contributing to service improvement. You will also provide practical teaching and supervision to students and other healthcare professionals where appropriate.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply

Working for our organisation

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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