University Hospital Waterford is seeking an experienced and motivated Cardiac Physiologist Chief I to join its specialist cardiology team in Waterford. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers the chance to contribute to advanced cardiac diagnostic and patient care services within one of the leading acute hospitals in the HSE Dublin and South East region.
This senior healthcare role is ideal for a qualified Cardiac Physiologist looking to progress their career within a dynamic clinical environment focused on innovation, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality cardiac investigations and supporting the continued development of cardiology services at University Hospital Waterford.
Reference: 26UHWA1805
Job Overview
The Cardiac Physiologist Chief I position at University Hospital Waterford is a senior-grade healthcare opportunity within the HSE Dublin and South East region. The role involves delivering specialist cardiac physiology services, supporting clinical excellence, and contributing to patient-focused cardiovascular care within a busy acute hospital setting.
The successful applicant will work closely with multidisciplinary clinical teams while helping maintain high standards across non-invasive and invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures. This permanent role offers long-term career development within the public healthcare sector in Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide advanced cardiac physiology diagnostic services within University Hospital Waterford.
- Support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred cardiac investigations and procedures.
- Assist in the management and coordination of cardiology diagnostic services.
- Collaborate with consultants, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Maintain clinical standards, patient safety, and compliance with HSE guidelines.
- Contribute to service development initiatives and quality improvement programmes.
- Support training, mentoring, and supervision of junior cardiac physiology staff where required.
- Ensure accurate clinical documentation and reporting across all cardiac diagnostic activities.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Cardiac Physiology or equivalent recognised healthcare qualification.
- Previous clinical experience within cardiac diagnostic services.
- Strong knowledge of cardiac investigations, procedures, and patient monitoring.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Experience in a senior or leadership role within cardiac physiology is desirable.
- Commitment to professional development and continuous clinical improvement.
- Applicants should carefully review the official HSE Job Specification before applying.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary for this Cardiac Physiologist Chief I position will be aligned with HSE salary scales and public sector terms and conditions. This is a permanent whole-time role offering long-term employment security and access to public sector benefits.
- Permanent whole-time contract
- Public sector pension scheme
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policies
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive multidisciplinary clinical environment
- Career progression opportunities within the HSE
- Competitive pay
Location & Employer Information
University Hospital Waterford is a major acute teaching hospital providing a broad range of healthcare services to communities across Waterford and the South East region. The hospital plays a vital role within HSE Dublin and South East and is recognised for delivering specialist acute and cardiac care services.
Located in Waterford, the hospital offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to work in a modern clinical environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise, advanced diagnostic facilities, and ongoing professional development.
Application Details
Applications for this Cardiac Physiologist Chief I job must be submitted online via Rezoomo.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to download, save, and review the official Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and Application Form before completing their application.
- Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East
- Location: University Hospital Waterford, County Waterford
- Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
- Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
- Grade: Cardiac Physiologist – Chief I 3001
- Application Method: Via Rezoomo
- Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
Informal Enquiries
Mary Loftus
Chief II Cardiac Physiologist
University Hospital Waterford
Email: mary.loftus@hse.ie
Telephone: 051 848957
