Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physical activity specialist to become part of the dynamic and proactive Imperial Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Service. Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK's first academic health sciences centre and provides an internationally renowned tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic clinical service and has a strong track record in both clinical and basic sciences research. For this challenging and fulfilling post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the physical activity components of cardiac rehabilitation.
You will be a BACPR qualified physical activity instructor or equivalant with relevant clinical experience in a wide variety of physical activity settings. This should ideally include a minimum of 12 months experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation within a cardiac rehabilitation setting. You will need to be very enthusiastic about this area of work as well as being self motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be responsible for providing expert clinical practice in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues. You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision.
Main duties of the job
- Provide specialist physical activity advice to support and facilitate high quality, individualised care to patients/clients and relatives/carers without supervision in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team in line with local and national targets
- To provide strategic leadership in delivering the Cardiac Rehabilitation physical activity programme in Imperia
- To mentor and manage the junior Physical Activity Specialists in the Cardiac Rehabilitation team
- Provide expert advice and guidance to their line manager in the management of the physical activity component of Cardiac Rehabilitation. This will involve dealing with complex situations and having to take appropriate action in a variety of settings
- To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and to provide cover for any area specified acting as professional role model providing direct and indirect care, teaching and research
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community.
Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We welcome discussions about flexible working and encourage a range of flexible working opportunities wherever we can.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Trainers Certificate PLUS one of the below
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) BSc in relevant exercise & health related degree with BASES CEP/AHCS CEP registration.
- or Exercise Instructor Ongoing registration with CIMSPA at Level 4, together with extensive experience in early/core rehab.
Desirable
- Relevant CPD Activity i.e. Postgraduate studies in related field (CPD Modules, Cert, Dip, MSc, PhD) or working towards this; BACPR Study Days/Conference/EPG etc.
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience in other areas of physical activity which demonstrates a broad clinical background.
- Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for the cardiac population.
- Knowledge and experience of working with patients with multi co-morbidities and suitable adaptations
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of risk stratifying and prescribing safe and effective exercise programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in a cardiac rehabilitation service
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Flexible
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Trainers Certificate PLUS one of the below
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) BSc in relevant exercise & health related degree with BASES CEP/AHCS CEP registration.
- or Exercise Instructor Ongoing registration with CIMSPA at Level 4, together with extensive experience in early/core rehab.
Desirable
- Relevant CPD Activity i.e. Postgraduate studies in related field (CPD Modules, Cert, Dip, MSc, PhD) or working towards this; BACPR Study Days/Conference/EPG etc.
- Management Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years experience in other areas of physical activity which demonstrates a broad clinical background.
- Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for the cardiac population.
- Knowledge and experience of working with patients with multi co-morbidities and suitable adaptations
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of risk stratifying and prescribing safe and effective exercise programmes
Desirable
- Experience of working in a cardiac rehabilitation service
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
- Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Good IT skills, understanding of office Works suite including PowerPoint
- Flexible
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
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).
