A six-month fixed-term post in the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, supporting patients with cardiovascular disease. The core of the work is comprehensive assessment of patients with complex cardiac conditions and co-morbidities, then building individualised exercise programmes and making referrals where risk requires it. The post involves autonomous practice using advanced clinical reasoning, plus teaching students and colleagues and contributing to audit and service development. Fit turns on a physiotherapy or exercise science degree and a BACPR Level 4 exercise instructor qualification.
What the job involves
- Carry out comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of patients with complex cardiac conditions and co-morbidities, identifying risk and setting goals
- Develop and deliver individualised, evidence-based exercise and physical activity programmes for patients with cardiovascular disease
- Educate patients, carers and families on heart health, exercise and lifestyle, supporting behaviour change
- Make referrals to other services and prescribe equipment where needed
- Work with the multidisciplinary team, community services and voluntary agencies to coordinate care
- Monitor treatment interventions and manage caseloads, prioritising referrals
- Support delivery, evaluation and development of the cardiac rehabilitation service, including quality improvement and clinical governance
- Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with consent, confidentiality, information governance and Trust policies
- Undertake CPD to maintain specialist knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, heart disease and exercise prescription
- Educate, supervise and assess students and healthcare professionals
- Support audit, research, data collection and service evaluation
- Promote cardiac rehabilitation services in line with national best practice guidelines
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in physiotherapy
- Degree in sport and exercise science or exercise physiology
Registration & licences
- BACPR Exercise Instructor REPs Level 4
Skills & knowledge
- Well developed verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced skills in assessing and treating adults with complex multi-pathologies
- Advanced knowledge of the cardiac rehabilitation process
Checks & eligibility
- Car driver
Nice to have
- Post graduate degree
- Registered as a BASES Certified Exercise Practitioner
- BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist
- Post-registration experience in cardiac rehabilitation
What’s offered
- High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) included in pay
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Activity specialist cardiac rehabilitation in Uxbridge employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
