Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a cardiac specialist exercise practitioner to join our growing Cardiac and Heart Failure Rehabilitation service within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We are seeking a professional and enthusiastic individual keen to develop their knowledge, reasoning and competence within core cardiovascular rehabilitation. You will embrace and model our Health Board values, have excellent communication and time management skills and a strong team working ethos. You willsupport innovation and change and be committed to developing services.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, the successful candidate will assist in the delivery of a holistic and individualised programme of cardiovascular rehabilitation for people who have had a cardiac diagnosis, surgery or procedure. You will work autonomously in conducting patient assessments and functional capacity testing as well as leading individual and group exercise training and health education sessions. Along with other multidisciplinary team members, you will actively promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle change.
You will be encouraged to engage with professional development opportunities including local in-service training opportunities, clinical audit, research and clinical supervision and mentoring. We have a structured appraisal system with annual reviews underpinned by the Knowledge and Skills Framework. You will also have the opportunity to assist in the education and mentoring of healthcare students undertaking clinical placements within the department.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speaking applicants are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
10 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
040-HS
Job locations
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
Caerphilly
CF82 7GP
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification
English
Essential
* Qualifications & Knowledge
Desirable
* Qualifications & Knowledge
English
Essential
* Experience
Desirable
* Experience
English
Essential
* Knowledge
Desirable
* Knowledge
English
Essential
* Aptitude & Abilities
Desirable
* Aptitude & Abilities
English
Essential
* Values
English
Essential
* Other
Desirable
* Other
Person Specification
English
Essential
* Qualifications & Knowledge
Desirable
* Qualifications & Knowledge
English
Essential
* Experience
Desirable
* Experience
English
Essential
* Knowledge
Desirable
* Knowledge
English
Essential
* Aptitude & Abilities
Desirable
* Aptitude & Abilities
English
Essential
* Values
English
Essential
* Other
Desirable
* Other
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
Caerphilly
CF82 7GP
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Employer details
Employer name
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Cardiac Rehabilitation Department
Caerphilly
CF82 7GP
Employer's website
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