The Specialist Physiotherapist – Cardiac Rehabilitation will assess, plan and deliver evidence-based rehabilitation for patients with cardiac conditions, supporting recovery, exercise tolerance, lifestyle change and self-management. The role involves working across hospital and community settings, contributing to multidisciplinary care, reviewing clinical outcomes, maintaining accurate records and supporting service development. Applicants should be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, hold a relevant physiotherapy degree and have post-registration experience, ideally in cardiac rehabilitation, cardiology or related respiratory and long-term condition services. Candidates are expected to demonstrate sound clinical reasoning, excellent communication, teamwork, organisation and a commitment to compassionate, inclusive, patient-centred care.
Hywel Dda University Health Board provides NHS healthcare services across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire in west Wales. It operates hospitals, community services, mental health services and primary-care support for a largely rural and coastal population. The organisation employs a broad clinical and non-clinical workforce and works with local authorities, universities and community partners to improve health outcomes. Its services include emergency and planned hospital care, rehabilitation, cancer services, maternity, mental health and specialist treatment. As a Welsh NHS employer, Hywel Dda promotes patient-centred care, professional development, equality, staff wellbeing and service improvement. The Board offers opportunities across hospital and community locations, with the region known for its attractive coastline, national parks and relatively relaxed lifestyle.
The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, technology, finance, engineering, education and skilled trades, although competition and living costs vary by region. Its culture combines historic traditions with diverse modern communities, and people generally value punctuality, privacy and polite communication. Lifestyle options range from major-city arts and nightlife to quiet rural and coastal living; Wales, including west Wales, offers outdoor activities and lower costs than London and parts of southeast England. Most overseas healthcare professionals need the appropriate work visa, usually the Health and Care Worker visa, employer sponsorship, professional registration and, where applicable, English-language evidence. Physiotherapists normally require registration with the HCPC before practising. Relocating involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare access and travel documents. Checking current UK Government, NHS and HCPC requirements is essential because immigration and registration rules can change.
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