Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Facilitator

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Band 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Facilitator to work within the Cardiac Rehabilitation team. You will be a part of the therapy service and will work alongside Specialist Nurses and Physiotherapists to deliver all aspects of the cardiac rehabilitation programme.

The team is based within the world-renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon University Hospital and provides a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for patients following cardiac events or surgery. Rehabilitation is delivered in the gym, virtually or via telephone clinics.

The team offers a friendly and supportive environment to enable staff to develop the skills required to deliver high-quality, evidence-based rehabilitation in a variety of delivery modes, according to national guidelines.

Main duties of the job

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Facilitator will be involved in all aspects of cardiac rehabilitation education and exercise delivery, using a variety of delivery methods depending on service requirements.

To undertake assessment of patients prior to attending the gym based cardiac rehabilitation programme under the direction of a registered healthcare professional
To lead group exercise sessions (both in person and virtually), while ensuring each patient is exercising at a safe & effective level, which meets their individual needs following British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) guidelines
To monitor patients throughout the exercise session, adapt exercise and take appropriate action if a patient becomes unwell
To deliver home exercise programmes, education and support to patients in their home setting via telephone clinics
To deliver education sessions to the patient group during the cardiac rehabilitation programme
To participate in the collection of data for surveys or audits, including information for the NACR database

About us

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

The Essex Cardiothoracic Centre at Basildon Hospital provides specialist treatments for people with heart or lung conditions and has some of the most modern facilities in the country, enabling us to provide world-class treatment and care.

We work to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

Date posted

10 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 a year Per Annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

390-CSS-BA-9436

Job locations

Basildon Hospital

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 4 Fitness Instructor
Member of Register of Exercise Professionals
BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification

Desirable

Member of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

Experience in delivering Phase IV cardiac rehabilitation/exercise programmes
Experience in delivering tailored exercise programmes to a wide range of clients with complex health conditions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 4 Fitness Instructor
Member of Register of Exercise Professionals
BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification

Desirable

Member of specialist interest group

Experience

Essential

Experience in delivering Phase IV cardiac rehabilitation/exercise programmes
Experience in delivering tailored exercise programmes to a wide range of clients with complex health conditions

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).