Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio-Thoracic

Transformationunitgm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 39,000 - GBP 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK health organization in Cardiff seeks a Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio-Thoracic. This part-time role (18.75 hours/week) involves delivering high-quality physiotherapy to diverse patients with complex conditions. The role requires significant post-registration experience and specialized training. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, managing your own caseload and mentoring students. This role supports an inclusive working environment and values applications from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Significant post registration experience in Cardio-thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT).
• Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work as an autonomous practitioner in specialist clinical area.
• Deliver physiotherapy services to patients with complex needs.
• Provide clinical supervision and support to physiotherapists and students.

Skills

Highly developed physical skills relevant to Cardio-Thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation

Excellent communication skills with healthcare professionals and the public

Adaptive and flexible team player

Effective organisational skills

Confident with digital technology platforms/apps

Effective Presentation Skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy

HCPC registration

Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level

CSP membership

Job description

Main area Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio-Thoracic`s` Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 001-AHP010-0226

Employer Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Employer type NHS Site University Hospital of Wales Town Cardiff Salary £39,263 - £47,280 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 17/02/2026 23:59

Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio-Thoracic`s

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

· We are kind and caring

· We are respectful

· We have trust and integrity

· We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Job overview

Cardiff and Vale UHB are able to offer an exciting opportunity to join our forward-thinking Physiotherapy team.

As the Regional centre for South East Wales, Cardiac services within Cardiff and Vale UHB, provide Cardio-Thoracic surgery and Interventional Cardiology services, to patients within SE Wales.

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated Physiotherapist to join our Cardio-Thoracic team . As a specialist Physiotherapist you will have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your clinical skills within Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology / Cardiac Rehabilitation and Thoracic Surgery.

You will require the skills to provide decisive and effective therapy input, demonstrate leadership qualities, high level of communication and a flexible approach when working under pressure.

Our physiotherapists are an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you have the opportunity to provide high quality physiotherapy to patients with diverse presentations and complex physical conditions.

The department has close links with Cardiff University School of Physiotherapy and you will also be responsible for the provision of clinical placements to Physiotherapy students.

The Department of Physiotherapy provides full induction, a comprehensive programme of in-service training, regular appraisal and opportunities for development.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as an autonomous practitioner and will have relevant post registration experience for the role and will undertake specialist clinical duties as required within a defined specialist clinical area.

To work alongside members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver physiotherapy services to patients within a defined specialist clinical area. This will include patients with multi-pathology and complex needs, using evidence-based patient centred principles to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions and maintain associated records. They will have responsibility for managing their own specialist clinical caseload. In addition, they will provide clinical supervision and support to physiotherapists, student and non-registered staff.

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is“Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”,and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Physiotherapy
• HCPC registration
• Specialist training/courses to Postgraduate Diploma level
• CSP membership

Experience

• Significant post registration experience in the specialist area of Cardio-thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation.
• Experience as working as part of an MDT
• Active involvement in service development and quality initiatives
• Previous clinical experience relevant to post
• Experience of providing clinical supervision

Skills

• Highly developed physical skills relevant to Cardio-Thoracic surgery, Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Excellent communication skills with healthcare professional and the public
• Adaptive/ flexible team player Effective organisational skills
• Confident with digital technology platforms/apps
• Personal responsibility for learning and development
• Effective Presentation Skills

Special Knowledge

• Specialist physiotherapy knowledge in the clinical area
• Evidence of relevant post graduate training courses
• Awareness of Health and Safety/ clinical risk management

Personal Qualities

• Shows resilience under pressure and manage own wellbeing
• Able to lead by example, and role model UHB behaviours and values
• Demonstrate an interest and or skill set in service development / service planning

Other

• Flexible approach to working hours
• Experience in working flexibly in different work patterns to meet service needs
• Participate and experience in Emergency respiratory rota (if applicable to role)
• Able to travel, in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the job, this may include cross site working or various locations, carrying sensitive information and bulky equipment (if applicable to role)
• Membership of the appropriate specialist interest group
• The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this role.

MANAGING YOUR APPLICATION:

We are committed to promoting inclusion, where all staff have a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from everyone and recognise the need for our workforce to represent the diversity of the population we serve. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect and where diversity is celebrated. We aim to create a working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential no matter their disability, sex, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity or marriage and civil partnership status.We are keen to break down barriers in the UHB, and encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

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.