Activity specialist cardiac rehabilitation
Job summary
Provide specialist exercise and physical activity support within the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). Conduct holistic assessments, develop and deliver evidence-based, patient-centred exercise programmes, and support patients to improve their health, independence and quality of life.
Use advanced clinical reasoning to manage complex cases, communicate effectively with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, and make appropriate referrals to other services where required. Support the coordination, delivery and evaluation of the cardiac rehabilitation service, working closely with the Lead Nurse, Physiotherapists and wider MDT to ensure safe, effective care.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, clinical governance and the promotion of cardiac rehabilitation services in line with national best practice guidelines. Maintain professional accountability, accurate clinical records and compliance with Trust policies, information governance, consent and confidentiality standards.
Undertake CPD to maintain specialist knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, heart disease and exercise prescription. Contribute to the education and supervision of students, healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary team members through training, advice and clinical support. Assist with data collection, audit, research and service evaluation to support ongoing improvement of patient outcomes and service quality.
Main duties of the job
Provide autonomous, evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, using advanced clinical reasoning to assess, diagnose, manage risk, and deliver personalised treatment plans.
Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to support safe, effective, patient-centred care, promote independence, facilitate referrals, and contribute to service development, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
Maintain professional competence through CPD, adhere to clinical and legal standards, provide education and supervision to colleagues and students, and support audit, research, and accurate clinical documentation in line with organisational policies and information governance requirements.
About us
CNWL is recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing integrated high quality, innovative healthcare. Our track record in recruiting only the best people is well known and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. Hillingdon is the second largest London borough by area, located 14 miles west of Central London. We are also leaders in developing our Hillingdon Health & Care Partnership working, united to enable shared services and Neighbourhood working across the whole of Hillingdon Borough.
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist exercise assessment, prescription and rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme.
Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of patients with complex cardiac conditions and co-morbidities, using advanced clinical reasoning to identify risks, establish diagnoses, set patient-centred goals and develop safe, effective individualised exercise and physical activity programmes.
Deliver and monitor treatment interventions, educate patients, carers and families on cardiac health, exercise, anatomy, physiology and lifestyle management, and support behaviour change to maximise independence, safety and long-term wellbeing.
Recognise clinical risks, make appropriate referrals, prescribe equipment where necessary, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
Support the planning, organisation, delivery and ongoing development of the cardiac rehabilitation service, managing caseloads, prioritising referrals, contributing to service promotion, quality improvement, clinical governance initiatives and implementation of national best practice guidelines.
Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to operational activities that ensure effective service delivery.Maintain professional accountability and compliance with clinical, legal and ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, accurate record keeping, information governance and Trust policies.
Engage in continuing professional development, supervision and training to maintain specialist knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease and exercise therapy.Contribute to the education, supervision and assessment of students and healthcare professionals through formal and informal teaching, clinical supervision and competency development.
Support audit, research, service evaluation and data collection activities to monitor outcomes, inform service improvements and promote evidence-based practice.
Job responsibilities
Provide specialist exercise assessment, prescription and rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme.
Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of patients with complex cardiac conditions and co-morbidities, using advanced clinical reasoning to identify risks, establish diagnoses, set patient-centred goals and develop safe, effective individualised exercise and physical activity programmes.
Deliver and monitor treatment interventions, educate patients, carers and families on cardiac health, exercise, anatomy, physiology and lifestyle management, and support behaviour change to maximise independence, safety and long-term wellbeing.
Recognise clinical risks, make appropriate referrals, prescribe equipment where necessary, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care.
Support the planning, organisation, delivery and ongoing development of the cardiac rehabilitation service, managing caseloads, prioritising referrals, contributing to service promotion, quality improvement, clinical governance initiatives and implementation of national best practice guidelines.
Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to operational activities that ensure effective service delivery.Maintain professional accountability and compliance with clinical, legal and ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, accurate record keeping, information governance and Trust policies.
Engage in continuing professional development, supervision and training to maintain specialist knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease and exercise therapy.Contribute to the education, supervision and assessment of students and healthcare professionals through formal and informal teaching, clinical supervision and competency development.
Support audit, research, service evaluation and data collection activities to monitor outcomes, inform service improvements and promote evidence-based practice.
Person Specification essential & desirable Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology BACPR Exercise Instructor REPs Level 4 Evidence of well developed verbal and written communication skills. car driver Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies Advanced knowledge and understanding of the cardiac rehab process.
Desirable Post graduate degree Registered as a British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Certified Exercise Practitioner BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist Post registration experience post registration working in cardiac rehabilitation.
Person Specification essential & desirable Essential Degree in Physiotherapy Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology BACPR Exercise Instructor REPs Level 4 Evidence of well developed verbal and written communication skills. car driver Advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies Advanced knowledge and understanding of the cardiac rehab process.
Desirable Post graduate degree Registered as a British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) Certified Exercise Practitioner BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist Post registration experience post registration working in cardiac rehabilitation.
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) .
