Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of service development or redesign; - Experience of student education and placement supervision; - Experience of NHS working

Other

Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)