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Main area Cardiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (some evening work will be required on a rota basis (working hours 12:00-20:00)) Job ref 844-8325531
Site St Catherine's Health Centre Town Birkenhead Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59
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Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high quality community health and care services which are responsive to the needs of our local population. Services are delivered by our dedicated and innovative multi disciplinary professionals and supported by equally committed staff behind the scenes. We strive to continue developing and improving our services by working with and listening to our populations, partners, commissioners and staff.
WCHC offers you a great opportunity to be a part of a talented, passionate and committed team delivering excellent community based services across Cheshire and Merseyside.
Job overview
We are looking for an exceptional Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join our well established team on Wirral. The role will be working within the Wirral cardiovascular rehabilitation service as well as supporting the bariatric exercise pathway for the Trust weight management service. The team are looking forward to welcoming you to the role.
Main duties of the job
Within a multi-disciplinary team assist in the co-ordination and delivery and development of a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation and secondary/primary prevention programme.
Working for our organisation
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust. Employees must abide by and adhere to all Wirral Community NHS Trust’s policies, at all times.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see detailed job description which details the responsibilities of the role.
Within a multi-disciplinary team assist in the co-ordination and delivery and development of a comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation and secondary/primary prevention programme.
Person specification
Qualification and professional training
- Minimum of 2:1 BSc in Exercise Physiology or closely related subject
- Evidence of postgraduate study in relevant subject areas
- Member of British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR)
- Ability to facilitate Exercise Tolerance Testing for diagnostic and prescriptive purposes
Experience and knowledge
- Experience of facilitating group and individual exercise sessions for different client/patient groups
- Experience of facilitating group education sessions
- Knowledge of the Nursing 6 C’s
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD)
- Experience of working within a cardiovascular rehabilitation setting
- Experience of managing a clinical caseload
Skills and attributes
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work both under direction and independently
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to record and interpret 12-lead ECGs
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing personality
- A real desire to work with people with long term conditions
- Access to a car for work purposes
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For further information explaining how we use your information in line with GDPR please see our ‘Guidance for applicants’ document under the section 'Additional documentation'.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.WCHC is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of disability, age, sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, maternity/pregnancy, marriage/civil partnership or transgender status. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We actively encourage BAME, LGBTQ+ and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and are keen to support reasonable adjustments to support our new and existing staff.
We are proud to support our Armed Forces Community as a Veteran Aware NHS Trust and are pleased to share that we recently achieved Bronze Award accreditation, in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme . We support the armed forces as an employer; recognising the experiences and skills ex-military personnel have gained through their service.
Further Information:
Closing Dates: The Trust reserves the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received.
Salary Expectations: The Trust pays staff in line with national NHS Terms and Conditions. Relevant experience may be considered when salary offers are made. For all part-time positions, salaries are pro-rata.
Restricted Applications: Staff on the Trust's Redeployment Register will be given priority access to vacancies at their substantive band.
Flexible Working: Flexible working is very important to the Trust in both the provision of this to staff and also in staff supporting the provision of our services.
A.I. Tools: Please note, the selection processes at Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.
English Language: In order to comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, we are required to ensure that all employees possess "the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.” If you have not studied at an English speaking institute, or do not possess an English language qualification, you should provide evidence in your application of how you meet this requirement.
Student Visas: Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
- applied for a Graduate visa
- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment.
Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Information: The cost of submitting and processing the DBS application for successful applicants will be met by the individual.For substantive employees, the DBS costs are recovered through salary deductions following commencement in post in 3 equal instalments.
For bank workers and individuals appointed to honorary positions that require a DBS check, the cost must be paid in advance via the Trusts payment link before a start date can be confirmed.
Please note that DBS fees and any associated administration charges are subject to periodic review and may change from time to time.
The cost of the DBS check would vary depending on the level required for the role:
The Trust would encourage all post holders who require a DBS for their role to registered with the DBS Update Service. You can find out more information and guidance on how to do this at DBS Update Service - GOV.UK
Wirral Community Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to discharging its statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults and will support staff to fulfil this duty.
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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Clinical Exercise Physiologist in Birkenhead employer: Wirral Community Health and Care
At Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of our staff. Our Community Health Care Assistants benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring meaningful career progression while making a real difference in the lives of patients in Eastham. With a commitment to NHS values, we provide a rewarding environment where teamwork and compassion are at the forefront of our mission.
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Wirral Community Health and Care Recruitment Team
