Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced physical activity specialist to become part of the dynamic and proactive Imperial Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Service. Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust is the UK's first academic health sciences centre and provides an internationally renowned tertiary cardiology and cardiothoracic clinical service and has a strong track record in both clinical and basic sciences research. For this challenging and fulfilling post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the physical activity components of cardiac rehabilitation.
You will be a BACPR qualified physical activity instructor or equivalent with relevant clinical experience in a wide variety of physical activity settings. This should ideally include a minimum of 12 months experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation within a cardiac rehabilitation setting. You will need to be very enthusiastic about this area of work as well as being self motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
You will be responsible for providing expert clinical practice in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues. You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will need to be committed to sharing of good practice, development of robust professional networks and support of colleagues.
Main duties of the job
- Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work - ensure that work is within professional standards and Cardiac Rehab clinical guidelines.
- Undertake multi-disciplinary and autonomous assessments using evidence-based outcome measures. Clients will have multi-pathologies relating to coronary heart disease such as high risk patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic disease
- Following competent assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning and analysis to establish client-centred goals that provide individual treatments and programmes
- Clearly convey complex knowledge of treatment techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and other staff
- Participate in the Cardiac Rehab assessment process, performing overview assessments as appropriate and communicate relevant medical information assessment details and advice across agencies following Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent
- Through clinical reasoning and analysis, to identify clients' needs, establish clinical risk and to liaise and refer clients to relevant services including other Health Care Professionals, Outpatient Physiotherapy, Falls Group and Voluntary agencies as appropriate
- Prescribe appropriate equipment and educate clients in the safe use of this equipment in order to maximise clients' independence and safety
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Trainers Certificate PLUS one of the below
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
- BSc in relevant exercise & health related degree with BASES CEP/AHCS CEP registration
- Or Exercise Instructor Ongoing registration with CIMSPA at Level 4, together with extensive experience in early/core rehab.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation
- Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for the cardiac population
- Working with individuals and helping people to change physical activity/ health behaviour.
- Experience of risk stratifying and prescribing safe and effective exercise programmes
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with patients with multi co-morbidities and suitable adaptations.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification
- Good IT skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications
Essential
- BACPR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Trainers Certificate PLUS one of the below
- Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
- BSc in relevant exercise & health related degree with BASES CEP/AHCS CEP registration
- Or Exercise Instructor Ongoing registration with CIMSPA at Level 4, together with extensive experience in early/core rehab.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 12 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation
- Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for the cardiac population
- Working with individuals and helping people to change physical activity/ health behaviour.
- Experience of risk stratifying and prescribing safe and effective exercise programmes
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with patients with multi co-morbidities and suitable adaptations.
Skills/knowledge/ abilities
Essential
- Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
- Basic Life Support (BLS) qualification
- Good IT skills
- Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Advanced IT skills use or Excel
- Presentation skills
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
