Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise and resistance training, within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 instructor, who is flexible, confident, and able to work independently within a multi-professional team.
This post is part time, 15 hours a week, working Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Main duties of the job
The key aspects of the post include delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service across our sites and working together with all members of the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team. This post will involve patient assessment; education and training; exercise prescription, promotion of evidence based practice and collecting and evaluating audit data.
Successful applicants will need to have experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations and have completed relevant specialist training including the BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification. You will have experience of health promotion, be patient focused, supportive and empathetic and also able to motivate and encourage your client group.
About us
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an autonomous exercise practitioner
- Experience of exercise assessment
- Experience of designing exercise program
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of cardiovascular assessment regarding suitability to exercise
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- BACPR Level 4 Qualification
- Knowledge of common cardiac conditions
- Knowledge of ways to deliver programs ie home, seated
- Able to communicate with a range of people ie colleagues and patients
- Able to motivate and engage patients
- Understand risk management in the cardiac rehabilitation setting
- Respectful of culture and beliefs
- Evidence of CPD
Responsibility for patients
Essential
- Able to work and travel between sites
- Able to carry out demonstration of exercises
- Awareness of national guidance ie BACPR, NICE
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an autonomous exercise practitioner
- Experience of exercise assessment
- Experience of designing exercise program
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Experience of cardiovascular assessment regarding suitability to exercise
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- BACPR Level 4 Qualification
- Knowledge of common cardiac conditions
- Knowledge of ways to deliver programs ie home, seated
- Able to communicate with a range of people ie colleagues and patients
- Able to motivate and engage patients
- Understand risk management in the cardiac rehabilitation setting
- Respectful of culture and beliefs
- Evidence of CPD
Responsibility for patients
Essential
- Able to work and travel between sites
- Able to carry out demonstration of exercises
- Awareness of national guidance ie BACPR, NICE
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).
