Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist - Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2026 0.8WTE -30hrs/week
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist to provide exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise, and resistance training within a cardiac rehabilitation setting. For 30hrs /week.
The post is based at Whipps Cross hospital & Local community settingsand the post holder will work closely with our exercise physiologists based at the Barts Heart Centre and Tower Hamlets community We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who is flexible, confident,and able to work independently within a multi-professional team.The key aspects of the post include delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service. Working collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team; and local partners. Patient assessment; education and training; promotion of evidence based practice and collecting and evaluating audit data and promotion of research .Successful applicants will need to have experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations and have completed relevant specialist courses. You will have experience of health promotion and be patient focused, supportive and empathetic. This post offers you the opportunity to: Work in a vibrant multi-disciplinary environment within an innovative team.
Main duties of the job
o Establish, co-ordinate and deliver appropriate protocols and procedures in line with the British heart Foundation Guidelines for a Phase lll and Phase lV Cardiac Rehabilitation programmeo Develop, co-ordinate and deliver group circuit type exercise sessions and individual gym programmes as per BACPR guidelines for patients, with specific consideration with reference to their past and current medical condition and personal goalso To screen and carry out health assessments for patients referred to phase III and lVo Ensure safe and effective delivery of exercise programmeso Advise and motivate referred clients, on a suitable exercise programmeo To develop, co-ordinate and assess individualized home exercise programmes in conjunction with the Phase II community coordinatoro Liaise closely with Phase lll personnel and conduct exercise sessions as part of phase lll and phase IV rehabilitationo To liaise with Community exercise organisations/ providers of the GP referral schemeo Utilize monitoring and evaluation systems already in place. Collate data and periodically review performance to establish the effectiveness of the programme in delivering its objectiveso Prepare monthly progress reports/figures of Phase IV for the Cardiac Rehabilitation & commissioners
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment.
We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager
Person Specification
Qualifications
* BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification (or equivalent)
* Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2 gym instructor and Level 3 advanced qualification
* Degree in sport and exercise sciences or related field, or equivalent experience
* Defibrillation/AED &basic life support
* Other advanced exercise qualifications in clinical populations e.g. Level 4 Cancer rehab, Pulmonary rehab etc.
* Motivational interviewing and change management
Experience
* Experience in delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations (the older person, coronary heart disease, stroke, obesity, diabetes, depression and the role of exercise in prevention or recovery of such conditions).
* Functional capacity testing
Knowledge
* Knowledge of stragies to improve cardiovascular health
Skills
* Excellent communication skills Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to prioritize and organize work load
* Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
* Information technology skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£34,521 to £41,956 a yearper annum inc (pro rata)
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