Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS (24/10/2026) DUE TO MATERNITY COVER
Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Professional, Band 6
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and enthusiastic Exercise Professional/Physiotherapist to join this well established cardiac rehabilitation service.
The post holder will join the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the delivery of cardiac rehabilitation care in a variety of settings. The role will involve leading on and implementing cardiac rehabilitation interventions in Wrexham and Flintshire, with requirements to travel across Wrexham and Flintshire.
The client caseload includes those following acute coronary events and/or coronary intervention and those with heart failure. The postholder will promote independence, confidence and improved quality of life for both the client and their family where necessary. You will require excellent communication and motivational skills and be able to work effectively both within a team and on your own.
Applicants require to meet the essential criteria detailed on the Person Spec before applying for this role.
Part time - 30hrs per week
Flexible between Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.30 - 16:30pm (days to be confirmed to suit the needs of the service)
Base: Wrexham Maelor Hospital or Connah's Quay Health Centre, with travel across Wrexham and Flintshire.
For further information please contact:
Joanna Hughes (Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Lead) 03000 858647/03000 849828
Main duties of the job
To lead and implement cardiac rehabilitation exercise programmes in Wrexham/Flintshire.
Develop & expand cardiac rehabilitation exercise-based services to meet the needs of individuals and groups with cardiac conditions
To act as specialist resource for the cardiac rehabilitation team and National Exercise Referral Scheme (NERS) staff for Supporting the provision of the core components for cardiovascular disease prevention and rehabilitation as outlined in BACPR Standards and Core Components for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation 2012.
Work as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the management of patients with cardiac conditions, some of whom have highly complex physical and psychological problems, that promotes independence, increased confidence and improved quality of life for patient and family where necessary.
To support the development of junior and less experienced staff in relation to exercise in cardiac rehabilitation.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess the clinical suitability of patients attending for exercise and prescribe exercise to patients with wide ranging pathophysiology and co-morbidity.
To lead and implement individualised cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with current guidelines within a variety of settings to include patients homes, leisure and community centres and hospital outpatient departments.
Deliver interventions to groups of people as well as individuals. To ensure the smooth organisation of group sessions, clinics, home visits and other patient (and significant other) contact, taking into account content, group numbers and evaluation of intervention using standardised outcome measures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess the clinical suitability of patients attending for exercise and prescribe exercise to patients with wide ranging pathophysiology and co-morbidity.
To lead and implement individualised cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with current guidelines within a variety of settings to include patients homes, leisure and community centres and hospital outpatient departments.
Deliver interventions to groups of people as well as individuals. To ensure the smooth organisation of group sessions, clinics, home visits and other patient (and significant other) contact, taking into account content, group numbers and evaluation of intervention using standardised outcome measures.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in physiotherapy with HPC registration OR oDegree in sports and exercise science and registered as BASES certified Exercise Practitioner or Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist OR oDegree in exercise physiology and registered as BASES certified Exercise Practitioner or Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist OR oLevel 4 Cardiac Disease (Rehab) qualification in exercise fitness e.g. BACPR Exercise Instructor Training qualification and with current REPs at Level 4
- AND supplemented by specialist courses/training and experience in the field of cardiology to post-grad diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in relevant field eg cardiac rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Has worked as a band 5 or equivalent Exercise Professional
- Evidence of working with complex patient groups
- Prescribing and leading exercise sessions to Cardiac Patients
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Service development
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical information and structure patient care accordingly
- Skilled in delivering educational talks and lead group exercise sessions
- Risk stratify and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Good knowledge of existing exercise testing and prescription guidelines
- Knowledge of cardiac conditions and treatment and how this may affect exercise capacity/ability
Desirable
- Ability to teach exercise physiology to non exercise staff
personal qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing personality
- Ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oDegree in physiotherapy with HPC registration OR oDegree in sports and exercise science and registered as BASES certified Exercise Practitioner or Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist OR oDegree in exercise physiology and registered as BASES certified Exercise Practitioner or Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist OR oLevel 4 Cardiac Disease (Rehab) qualification in exercise fitness e.g. BACPR Exercise Instructor Training qualification and with current REPs at Level 4
- AND supplemented by specialist courses/training and experience in the field of cardiology to post-grad diploma level or equivalent
Desirable
- Masters level qualification in relevant field eg cardiac rehabilitation
Experience
Essential
- Has worked as a band 5 or equivalent Exercise Professional
- Evidence of working with complex patient groups
- Prescribing and leading exercise sessions to Cardiac Patients
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Service development
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess clinical information and structure patient care accordingly
- Skilled in delivering educational talks and lead group exercise sessions
- Risk stratify and prescribe safe and effective exercise programmes
- Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Good knowledge of existing exercise testing and prescription guidelines
- Knowledge of cardiac conditions and treatment and how this may affect exercise capacity/ability
Desirable
- Ability to teach exercise physiology to non exercise staff
personal qualities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and outgoing personality
- Ability to work on own initiative and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
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).
