Activity specialist cardiac rehabilitation

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a physiotherapist to deliver autonomous, evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation within the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. You will assess patients with cardiovascular disease, design personalised exercise and activity plans, educate patients and carers, and work with the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care.

You will maintain records, participate in CPD, contribute to service development, quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology
• BACPR Exercise Instructor REPs Level 4
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid car driver
• Advanced skills in assessment and treatment of adults with complex multi-pathologies
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the cardiac rehab process.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous, evidence-based cardiac rehabilitation for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions.
• Assess, diagnose and manage risk, delivering personalised exercise plans with advanced clinical reasoning.
• Collaborate with the MDT to ensure safe, effective patient-centred care and coordinate referrals.
• Maintain accurate records, contribute to service development, CPD, audits and teaching.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Driver

Education

Degree in Physiotherapy

Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology

BACPR Exercise Instructor REPs Level 4

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Job Overview

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. Working for our organisation 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.

Detailed Job Description And Main 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 criteria

• 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 criteria

• 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.