Job summary
Please note: this vacancy will accept applicants from either a physiotherapy or exercise physiology background. Please see respective job description and person specification for the different professions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing patients' needs and tailoring exercise prescription for individuals with various heart conditions. They will be pivotal in helping with the health and wellbeing of our patients and maximising their cardiac fitness potential. The role will involve working as an autonomous practitioner as well as part of the cardiac rehab team. This will be in hospital and community settings, as well as telephone clinics and patients homes.
The ideal candidate should have a strong background in exercise science, physiology and anatomy and be able to use this knowledge to create safe and effective exercise programmes for clients with cardiac conditions. They must have experience in cardiac rehab and be qualified to degree level in Exercise Physiology, or physiotherapy. The candidate should possess excellent communication skills and have a passion for helping others achieve fitness and wellness goals.
This post is non rotational, the successful candidate will work exclusively within the Cardiac Rehab team.
Main duties of the job
Develop and implement safe and individualised exercise programmes for patients with cardiac conditions.
Set appropriate exercise-based goals with the patient
Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises.
Monitor and track patient progress and adjust programmes accordingly
Provide education on safe exercise and the benefits of regular exercise for cardiac health
Provide a comprehensive, exercise plan on discharge
Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment
Liaise regularly with the clinical specialist team regarding treatment progression and ongoing care of patients
To maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with Trust guidelines.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement safe and individualised exercise programmes for patients with cardiac conditions.
Set appropriate exercise-based goals with the patient
Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises.
Monitor and track patient progress and adjust programmes accordingly
Provide education on safe exercise and the benefits of regular exercise for cardiac health
Provide a comprehensive, exercise plan on discharge
Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment
Liaise regularly with the clinical specialist team regarding treatment progression and ongoing care of patients
To maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with Trust guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement safe and individualised exercise programmes for patients with cardiac conditions.
Set appropriate exercise-based goals with the patient
Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises.
Monitor and track patient progress and adjust programmes accordingly
Provide education on safe exercise and the benefits of regular exercise for cardiac health
Provide a comprehensive, exercise plan on discharge
Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment
Liaise regularly with the clinical specialist team regarding treatment progression and ongoing care of patients
To maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with Trust guidelines.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
- Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
- Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
- Working knowledge of current NHS issues
- Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
- Evidence of time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
- Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy or equivalent
- HCPC registration
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable post-registration experience
- Majority of clinical experience in the NHS UK
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of a contribution to clinical education / supervision of less experienced staff, students or assistants
Knowledge
Essential
- Broad range of clinical assessment and treatment skills based on current best practice
- Demonstrates an ability to comprehend and work within policies on health and safety, risk management and data protection
- Working knowledge of current NHS issues
- Evidence of self directed learning and willingness to participate in CPD
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates effective and adaptable communication skills including written and verbal
- Evidence of time management and organisational skills
- Computer literate
- Demonstrates an ability to pass on skills / knowledge to others
- Demonstrates an ability to manage own work load, determine priorities and delegates tasks
- Demonstrates an ability to problem solve
Other
Essential
- Demonstrates an ability to work independently and to seek advice when necessary
- Demonstrates an ability to work effectively in a team
- Demonstrates an ability to respond effectively to complex, emotional or challenging situations
- Demonstrates an ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in medical / surgical specialties
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).
