Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Exercise Physiologist for cardiac rehabilitation service

The closing date is 28 October 2025

Job summary

Here at Mid and south Essex foundation Trust we have an exciting opportunity , we are looking for an Exercise physiologist for our Cardiac Rehabilitation service to join our team

In this Role you you deliver high quality cardiac rehabilitation exercise programmes for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions through formal cardiac rehabilitation classes based in hospital, in the community and virtually.

Contribute to assessing and advising patients following cardiac event including assessment of risk factors and appropriate advice on lifestyle change and provision of information on any test or treatments that are planned.

If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

You will deliver exercise based cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with current BACPR/AACPVR guidelines in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Manage a caseload and work within relevant codes of practice at all times

Deliver exercise classes and functional assessment of all patients referred to the CR service as suited by their clinical condition (strength and balance, high intensity, resistance training etc).

Deliver education sessions during the CR course on physical activity and 'getting back to normal' after a cardiac event

Provide telephone advice during phase 2 of cardiac rehabilitation on recovery and exercise.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CAR-BR-2741

Job locations

Broomfield

court road

chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Exercise Physiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Exercise Physiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

No VISA sponsorship available for this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • degree in exercise science, biology or related discipline
  • Exercise instructor qualification

Desirable

  • BACPR phase IV instructor

Experience

Essential

  • experience of delivering physical activity/ exercise advice to a wide clinical population s

Desirable

  • experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential

  • sound knowledge of relevant exercise testing and prescription guidelines
  • ability to lead a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • degree in exercise science, biology or related discipline
  • Exercise instructor qualification

Desirable

  • BACPR phase IV instructor

Experience

Essential

  • experience of delivering physical activity/ exercise advice to a wide clinical population s

Desirable

  • experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation

Knowledge

Essential

  • sound knowledge of relevant exercise testing and prescription guidelines
  • ability to lead a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

court road

chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Broomfield

court road

chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

cardiac lead nurse

Debbie Whitfield

debbie.whitfield@nhs.net

03004438722

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CAR-BR-2741

Job locations

Broomfield

court road

chelmsford

CM1 7ET


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)