Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist
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Job summary
Physical Activity Specialist: Cardiac Rehabilitation Service (CRS) - Band 5 - Merton Civic Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Merton for a Physiotherapist to join the team, to help develop the physical activity and exercise programme for the Cardiac Rehabilitation in accordance with its protocol. The post will be for a fixed term of 12 months (ending 31st January 2025) to assist in the support and delivery of the established program.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and co-ordinate the supervised exercise sessions of the CR programme & liaise with CR colleagues to ensure effective use of facilities for the structured exercise sessions
- Conduct comprehensive physical activity assessments pre and post the programme, for all patients & partners recruited to the programme.
- Devise, implement, monitor and progress patients' & partners' individualised exercise prescription and a progressive home-based exercise programme, based on thorough assessment utilising policy, documentation and knowledge of specific medical conditions
- Monitor patients & partners to provide group or 1 to 1 support by additional appointments, if and when necessary
Main duties of the job
Plan, deliver and review patient education sessions
Facilitate behaviour change for all components of the preventive cardiology programme in all patients & partners by active participation in health promotion.
Liaise closely with CR colleagues to provide exit route opportunities and encourage long term sustainability of an active lifestyle through participation in Phase IV or mainstream provision as appropriate.
To be aware of the breadth of physical activity opportunities available across the borough and the required level of fitness appropriate to each
To have planned approach to receiving feedback from patients/clients in order to continuously improve the service provided.
Negotiate with patients around goal setting and behaviour change
Please refer to the attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.
About us
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Single occupancy accommodation in Central London - (we can help you find accommodation in London, support you with your deposit)
- Support with gaining your driving license *T&C's apply
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Details
Date posted
12 September 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,720 to £39,769 a year Per Annum, inclusive of HCAS
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
15 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
824-SOUTH-9237
Job locations
L5 Long Covid Service
Merton Civic Centre
London
SW1E 6QP
Employer details
Employer name
Central London Community Health Trust
Address
L5 Long Covid Service
Merton Civic Centre
London
SW1E 6QP
Employer's website
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