Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Specialist Physiotherapist for Cardiac Rehabilitation in Ceredigion. The post holder will work autonomously, providing specialist assessment and treatment with a caseload across community and Canolfan Rheidol, Aberystwyth.

You will lead group and individual exercise sessions, develop home exercise programmes, and use outcome measures to monitor progress. The role supports bilingual service delivery and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive assessment of patients with diverse or complex presentations and devise an evidence-based treatment plan.
• Communicate with and work alongside nurses, a secretary, MDT members and other community services.
• Lead group and individual exercise sessions and provide home exercise programmes.
• Use validated outcome measures and risk assessments to monitor progress and optimise outcomes.
• Complete electronic information and discharge summaries and relevant database entries for audit and evaluation.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Autonomous practitioner

Group exercise delivery

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Postgraduate qualification

CSP membership

Job description

Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

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.

About us

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

Job responsibilities

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 redesignExperience 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)

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.

Team Lead for Ceredigion Cardiac Rehabilitation

£40,559 to £48,841 a yearper annum (pro rata)