Job summary
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Cardiac Rehabilitation Senior Exercise Specialistto provide Leadership to our team of exercise physiologists and with the MDT develop the cardiac rehabilitation service.
The post is based at Local community settings in Tower Hamlets & Waltham Forrest
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, with strong leadership qualities & who is flexible, confident, with a keen interest in Service Development/improvement.
Main duties of the job
To Lead on the exercise physiology component - exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise and resistance training within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
To lead on professional development of B5 cardiac rehabilitation exercise physiologists
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
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
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
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience of working with people with cardiac and comorbid populations
- Experience of leading the development of exercise programmes for people with cardiac conditions & other co-morbidities
- Experience of leading group education sessions
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease
- Experience of planning and prioritizing own clinical caseload
Desirable
- NHS experience in cardiac rehab
- Knowledge of the research process and willingness to be involved in research related to the service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and supervise accurate assessments of clinical, anthropometric and functional capacity measurements
- Ability to support the supervision of and mentor junior staff and students
- Demonstrated ability to the use of innovative technologies, systems and online applications e.g. mHealth
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification (or equivalent)
- MSc in sport and exercise sciences or related field
- AHCS registration as a CEP annually maintained
- Defibrillation/AED &basic life support
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing Leadership training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Specialist knowledge and experience of working with people with cardiac and comorbid populations
- Experience of leading the development of exercise programmes for people with cardiac conditions & other co-morbidities
- Experience of leading group education sessions
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease
- Experience of planning and prioritizing own clinical caseload
Desirable
- NHS experience in cardiac rehab
- Knowledge of the research process and willingness to be involved in research related to the service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to lead and supervise accurate assessments of clinical, anthropometric and functional capacity measurements
- Ability to support the supervision of and mentor junior staff and students
- Demonstrated ability to the use of innovative technologies, systems and online applications e.g. mHealth
Knowledge / Qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification (or equivalent)
- MSc in sport and exercise sciences or related field
- AHCS registration as a CEP annually maintained
- Defibrillation/AED &basic life support
Desirable
- Motivational interviewing Leadership 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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
