Job summary
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.
The post is based at Local community settings in Tower Hamlets
and the post holder will work closely with our exercise physiologists based
at Whipps Cross & waltham Forrest communities.
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.
This post offers you the opportunity to: Work in a vibrant multi-disciplinary environment within an innovative team.
Main duties of the job
To provide exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise and resistance training within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
To Identify, develop and implement appropriate monitoring systems to enable comprehensive service evaluation of the physical activity / exercise component. Engage in effective partnership working to promote quality, continuity of care and a cost-effective service.
To maintain a high standard of care, taking charge of own patient caseload as required. Liaise closely with the Senior Sister /Charge nurse with continuing responsibility.
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 description
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/s below.
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.
Job description
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/s below.
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
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations (long term conditions).
- Functional capacity testing
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing for behaviour change experience.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Information technology skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Advanced communication skills required as interactions / role will be with a wide range of people
- Supportive & empathetic
- Patient focused, committed to ensuring the cardiac rehabilitation experience is positive
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification (or equivalent)
- Degree in sport and exercise sciences or related field.
Desirable
- Defibrillation/AED &basic life support
- Motivational interviewing and change management training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations (long term conditions).
- Functional capacity testing
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing for behaviour change experience.
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Information technology skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload
- Ability to manage potentially difficult situations
- Advanced communication skills required as interactions / role will be with a wide range of people
- Supportive & empathetic
- Patient focused, committed to ensuring the cardiac rehabilitation experience is positive
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification (or equivalent)
- Degree in sport and exercise sciences or related field.
Desirable
- Defibrillation/AED &basic life support
- Motivational interviewing and change management training
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.
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.
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).
