Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

NHS; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 41.000 - 49.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Specialist Physiotherapist in Cardiac Rehabilitation in Aberystwyth. The post is Band 6, permanent, and part-time (22.5 hours weekly), working Monday to Friday.

You will assess and treat cardiac patients autonomously, lead group and individual exercise sessions, and manage your own caseload within a supportive MDT. The role offers opportunities for professional development, BACPR pathway involvement, and bilingual service delivery with Welsh

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Current HCPC registration.
• Postgraduate qualification or evidence of study at postgraduate level.
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area.
• Evidence of relevant post-registration continuing professional development.
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP).
• Active involvement in specialist professional groups.

Aufgaben

• The post holder will provide autonomous physiotherapy assessment and treatment for cardiac rehabilitation.
• Lead group and individual exercise sessions and provide home exercise programmes.
• Manage own patient caseload and monitor progress with validated measures.
• Collaborate with nurses, MDT members and other community services.
• Complete all electronic records and discharge summaries; contribute to audits.

Kenntnisse

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification

Clinical reasoning

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical governance

Ausbildung

Degree in Physiotherapy

Jobbeschreibung

Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Band 6

Main area Physiotherapy Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Hours to be worked between Monday and Friday) Job ref 100-AHP107-1126

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Canolfan Rheidol Town Aberystwyth Salary £40,559 - £48,841 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 26/11/2026

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

Job overview

Are you a dynamic and dedicated Physiotherapist seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals within Hywel Dda University Health Board?

We currently have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, driven and passionate Physiotherapist to join our dynamic Cardiac Rehabilitation team in Ceredigion. The post-holder will act as an autonomous practitioner, providing specialist physiotherapy assessment and treatment, and manage their own patient caseload. The post holder will work closely with nurses within the cardiac rehabilitation team, to deliver group and individual based exercises, education programmes, assessments and telephone reviews.

Innovative practice is supported, and service development is actively encouraged. Training and support will be provided and readily available.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive assessment of patients including those with diverse or complex presentations/multi pathologies and use advanced clinical reasoning skills to devise an evidence‑based treatment plan.

The post holder will communicate with and work alongside nurses, a secretary, wider members of the MDT and other community services.

The post holder will lead both group and individual exercise sessions, provide personalised home exercise programmes, and support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals. They will utilise validated outcome measures and comprehensive risk assessments to monitor progress, optimise patient outcomes, and ensure the safe and effective delivery of cardiac rehabilitation interventions.

The post holder will be expected to complete all appropriate electronic information and discharge summaries as well as database entries where relevant for audit and service evaluation. Basic IT skills are essential.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to undertake the British Association of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) specialist courses to support the development of knowledge and skills.

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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We encourage prospective candidates to contact us for further information about this exciting opportunity. We also welcome anyone interested in the role to visit the service, meet our experienced and supportive team, and gain an insight into the excellent work being delivered across the cardiac rehabilitation pathway.

This is an opportunity to join a team that embraces innovative approaches to rehabilitation, empowering you to implement evidence‑based practice to drive positive outcomes for your patients.

Whilst the main focus of the role will be based across the community of Ceredigion, the base will be Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth.

We provide a culture of collaboration and support where diversity of thoughts fuels innovation. Your ideas are not just heard but actively encouraged.

As a service, we recognise that our staff are our strongest asset and invest in their professional growth. We provide comprehensive opportunities for professional development, both internally and externally.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 26/11/2026.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current HCPC registration
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or evidence of study at postgraduate level
• Demonstrable specialist knowledge relevant to the clinical area
• Evidence of relevant post‑registration continuing professional development
• Membership of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP)
• Active involvement in specialist professional groups

Experience

• Experience of managing a diverse/complex caseload using advanced clinical reasoning skills
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of risk assessment and clinical decision‑making
• Experience of supervising, supporting or developing staff, students or support workers
• Experience of contributing to clinical governance, audit or service improvement activities
• Post‑registration experience within a relevant clinical specialty
• Experience of service development or redesign
• Experience of student education and placement supervision
• Experience of NHS working

Other

• Flexible approach to meet service needs, including participation in extended hours, seven‑day and on‑call services where required
• Ability to travel between sites and throughout the community in a timely manner
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.

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. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Claire Humphreys Job title Team Lead for Ceredigion Cardiac Rehabilitation Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 03004303718

Linzi Price - Clinical Lead Physiotherapist for Cardiac Rehab

01554 783619 / 01267 266317 - [e-mail]

Sybil Edwards‑Jones - Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse Ceredigion

03004303718 - sybil.edwards‑[e-mail]