Job summary
- Main area
- Cardiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (may be evening working x1 per week up to 20:00)
- Job ref
- 390-CAR-BR-2741
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Broomfield
- Town
- chelmsford
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 28/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Exercise Physiologist for cardiac rehabilitation service
Band 5
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Here at Mid and south Essex foundation Trust we have an exciting opportunity , we are looking for an Exercise physiologist for our Cardiac Rehabilitation service to join our team
In this Role you you deliver high quality cardiac rehabilitation exercise programmes for patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions through formal cardiac rehabilitation classes based in hospital, in the community and virtually.
Contribute to assessing and advising patients following cardiac event including assessment of risk factors and appropriate advice on lifestyle change and provision of information on any test or treatments that are planned.
If you are interested in the role and believe you hold the qualities we require, then apply today!
We look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
You will deliver exercise based cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with current BACPR/AACPVR guidelines in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Manage a caseload and work within relevant codes of practice at all times
Deliver exercise classes and functional assessment of all patients referred to the CR service as suited by their clinical condition (strength and balance, high intensity, resistance training etc).
Deliver education sessions during the CR course on physical activity and ‘getting back to normal’ after a cardiac event
Provide telephone advice during phase 2 of cardiac rehabilitation on recovery and exercise.
Working for our organisation
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Exercise Physiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for this role
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- degree in exercise science, biology or related discipline
- Exercise instructor qualification
Desirable criteria
- BACPR phase IV instructor
Experience
Essential criteria
- experience of delivering physical activity/ exercise advice to a wide clinical population s
Desirable criteria
- experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- sound knowledge of relevant exercise testing and prescription guidelines
- ability to lead a cardiac rehabilitation exercise class
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Debbie Whitfield
- Job title
- cardiac lead nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03004438722
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