Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post holder to work within an established hospital and community cardiac rehabilitation service. The post holder will be expected to participate fully in the delivery of a comprehensive programme of Cardiac Rehabilitation sessions at hospital and local community sites.The successful applicant must be highly enthusiastic and motivated to deliver generic and exercise based cardiac rehabilitation with a strong knowledge base in health care and exercise based cardiac rehabilitation. The post holder will have proven experience within a health care setting delivering both individual and group exercise and educational sessions in a variety of formats, and be competent and confident in communicating at varied levels.
A demonstrable working knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, coronary heart disease and an up to date knowledge and application of relevant exercise based guidelines and frameworks /core components is essential. A minimum degree level education is required with previous NHS /exercise experience in the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation . Exercise instructor qualifications such as BACPR Phase iv is also required (or equivalent) .
Candidates will require access to transport for work purposes and may be required to attend home visits and sessions at local satellite centres (Ellesmere Port Hospital).
This post is part time - 25.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
- Deliver a wide range of exercise based cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with BACPR and ACPICR standards. Deliver: circuit sessions, 1:1 sessions, strength training, low impact circuits, strength and balance exercise sessions, strength and conditioning sessions . Deliver exercise assessments and evaluation sessions for all the above;
- Supervise, and lead exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with current BACPR ACPICR/AHA and AACPVR guidelines;
- Assess the clinical suitability of patients attending for exercise/functional assessments;
- Prescribing exercise to patients with wide ranging pathophysiology and co-morbidity.
- Delivering of outpatient cardiac rehabilitation to include educational talks ( exercise and relaxation classes.
- Plan, implement and devise procedures/actions to monitor the effectiveness of safe exercise based cardiac rehabilitation.
- Ensuring that patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct time and that appropriate information and advice is provided at each stage.This will include patient monitoring and initiation of further referrals to specialist services (e.g. psychology, wellbeing, smoking cessation).
- Participate fully in MDT;
- Ensure all data is completed and entered on departmental database (CCAD national minimum dataset and hospital based systems).
About us
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description for full details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking aValues Based Interview/Assessment,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £13 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in exercise science, biology, nutrition or related discipline (minimum 2:1 classification).
- BACR Phase iv Instructor qualification
Desirable
- ILS (Intermediate Life Support Qualification)
- Exercise instructor qualifications
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce CHD (BACPR, AACPVR, NICE).
- Good level knowledge of existing exercise testing and prescription guidelines.
- Demonstrable and competent knowledge of exercise physiology and impact of varied clinical pathologies
- Experience of developing, leading and evaluating exercise based cardiac rehabilitation for specialist populations.
- Experience of working to time schedules
- Experience of planning long term exercise programmes and evaluating outcome
- Ability to deliver educational talks and leading group exercise sessions.
- Ability to assess clinical information and structure patient care accordingly.
- Ability to support senior colleagues in designing and implementing training programmes and research & audit activities
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to interpret resting and exercise electrocardiograms (basic understanding)
- Ability to teach exercise physiology to junior and non exercise staff.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a cardiac rehabilitation (acute or community based) setting.
- Experience of delivering physical activity/exercise advice to a wide clinical population
- Experience of managing a large exercise based clinical and or audit caseload
Desirable
- Experience of exercise tolerance testing or assessing physical function
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in exercise science, biology, nutrition or related discipline (minimum 2:1 classification).
- BACR Phase iv Instructor qualification
Desirable
- ILS (Intermediate Life Support Qualification)
- Exercise instructor qualifications
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce CHD (BACPR, AACPVR, NICE).
- Good level knowledge of existing exercise testing and prescription guidelines.
- Demonstrable and competent knowledge of exercise physiology and impact of varied clinical pathologies
- Experience of developing, leading and evaluating exercise based cardiac rehabilitation for specialist populations.
- Experience of working to time schedules
- Experience of planning long term exercise programmes and evaluating outcome
- Ability to deliver educational talks and leading group exercise sessions.
- Ability to assess clinical information and structure patient care accordingly.
- Ability to support senior colleagues in designing and implementing training programmes and research & audit activities
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Ability to interpret resting and exercise electrocardiograms (basic understanding)
- Ability to teach exercise physiology to junior and non exercise staff.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a cardiac rehabilitation (acute or community based) setting.
- Experience of delivering physical activity/exercise advice to a wide clinical population
- Experience of managing a large exercise based clinical and or audit caseload
Desirable
- Experience of exercise tolerance testing or assessing physical function
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).
