Job Overview
The Cardiac Physiologist Chief II Waterford position offers an exciting leadership opportunity within University Hospital Waterford, part of HSE Dublin and South East. This permanent wholetime role is suited to an experienced cardiac physiologist ready to lead service delivery, clinical governance, and innovation in non-invasive and invasive cardiology diagnostics.
Working closely with consultant cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams, the Chief II will play a key role in advancing high-quality, patient-centred cardiac services across the region.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership across cardiac diagnostic services including ECG, stress testing, echocardiography, and related investigations.
- Support and supervise cardiac physiology staff, promoting professional development and service excellence.
- Ensure compliance with national clinical guidelines, quality standards, and HSE governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with Consultant Cardiologists and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient pathways.
- Lead service planning, audit, quality improvement, and innovation initiatives.
- Contribute to training, research, and continuous professional development activities.
- Participate in departmental management and strategic service development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Clinical Measurement Science or equivalent relevant cardiac physiology qualification.
- Significant post-qualification experience in cardiac diagnostics, including advanced modalities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body (where applicable).
- Strong clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement knowledge.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Chief II Cardiac Physiologist (Grade Code 3002) consolidated pay scale (February 2026 revision) :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.
- Permanent Wholetime contract.
- Public service pension scheme.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Access to HSE training, CPD, and career progression opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing supports and public service benefits.
Location & Employer Information
This role is based at University Hospital Waterford, Dunmore Road, Waterford, within HSE Dublin and South East (Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow and part of South Dublin).
The Health Service Executive (HSE) is Ireland’s publicly funded healthcare provider, delivering acute, community, and primary care services nationwide.
Application Details
- Reference: 26UHWA0403
- Category: Health and Social Care Professionals
- Grade: Cardiac Physiologist – Chief II (3002)
- Advertisement Type: External
- Application Method: Via Rezoomo
- Download and review the Job Specification, Additional Campaign Information, and Application Form before applying.
Informal Enquiries:
- Clinical: Dr Solomon Asgedom, Consultant Cardiologist – Email: Solomon.Asgedom@hse.ie | Tel: 051 848197
- Non-Clinical: Ben O’Sullivan, General Manager – Email: Ben.OSullivan2@hse.ie | Tel: 051 842421
Apply now via the official HSE recruitment portal on Rezoomo before the deadline of 18 March 2026, 2:00 PM.
Last Day to Apply: 18 March 2026, 2:00 PM
