Specialist Physiotherapist - Cardio-Thoracic`s

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

The closing date is 17 February 2026

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 multidisciplinary team and as a successful candidate, you will 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.

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.

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 our 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.

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

• Shows resilience under pressure and proactively 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

• 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…