Job summary
The Exercise Physiologist plays a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and cardiac fitness of our patients. In this position, you will assess individual patient needs and design safe, effective, and personalised exercise programmes for people with a range of heart conditions. Working both autonomously and as part of our multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team, you will apply your knowledge of exercise science, physiology, and anatomy to help patients improve their cardiac function and overall quality of life. The ideal candidate will have experience prescribing and delivering exercise programmes, preferably within a cardiac rehabilitation setting along with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their fitness and wellness goals.
Main duties of the job
The role involves developing and implementing safe, individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiac conditions, setting appropriate exercise goals, and facilitating their return to work or daily activities. Responsibilities include teaching cardiovascular and strength training exercises, leading group warm-up and cool-down sessions, and monitoring patient progress to adjust programs as needed. The role also includes providing home-based exercise prescriptions for patients opting for home rehabilitation, offering education on safe exercise and its benefits for cardiac health, and preparing comprehensive exercise plans with onward referrals upon discharge. The position requires maintaining equipment and a safe environment, liaising with the clinical team about patient progress, and accurately documenting patient records according to Trust guidelines while staying up-to-date with best practices in cardiac rehabilitation.
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.
Provide home based exercise prescription to individuals choosing home based
rehabilitation, to be able to monitor and progress.
Set appropriate exercise-based goals with patients and facilitate return to work or activities.
Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises individually and as part of the group
sessions.
Deliver the warm-up and cool-down session to the group and monitor patients during the
exercise and education sessions.
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 and onward referrals on discharge.
Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment.
Provide telephone support for individuals doing home based exercise programmes.
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.
To keep up to date with guidelines and best practice within cardiac rehabilitation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develop and implement safe and individualised exercise programmes for patients with
cardiac conditions.
Provide home based exercise prescription to individuals choosing home based
rehabilitation, to be able to monitor and progress.
Set appropriate exercise-based goals with patients and facilitate return to work or activities.
Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises individually and as part of the group
sessions.
Deliver the warm-up and cool-down session to the group and monitor patients during the
exercise and education sessions.
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 and onward referrals on discharge.
Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment.
Provide telephone support for individuals doing home based exercise programmes.
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.
To keep up to date with guidelines and best practice within cardiac rehabilitation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or Related Degree
- Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Advanced Qualification
- Level 4 BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Qualification (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Registered Exercise Physiologist / Practitioner, i.e. CASES, AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering fitness/exercise programmes to specialist populations
Desirable
- Experience in prescribing exercise programmes for individuals with cardiac conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it pertains to exercise prescription
- Knowledge of long-term health conditions and how to prescribe exercise to these individuals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Able to maintain accurate records
- Computer literate
- Valid UK Driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) in line with service needs
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other community sites when required.
- Flexibility in working hours
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or Related Degree
- Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2 Gym Instructor and Level 3 Advanced Qualification
- Level 4 BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Qualification (or Equivalent)
Desirable
- Registered Exercise Physiologist / Practitioner, i.e. CASES, AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Experience in delivering fitness/exercise programmes to specialist populations
Desirable
- Experience in prescribing exercise programmes for individuals with cardiac conditions
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology and how it pertains to exercise prescription
- Knowledge of long-term health conditions and how to prescribe exercise to these individuals
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Able to maintain accurate records
- Computer literate
- Valid UK Driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) in line with service needs
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other community sites when required.
- Flexibility in working hours
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).
