Band 5 Exercise Practitioner

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise prescriptions tailored to patients' needs. The role involves patient assessments, delivering fitness programs, and working in a multidisciplinary team. A BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 qualification is required. The position offers flexibility with working hours and is committed to diversity and equality.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Next level training

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations.
• Strong ability to assess patients and provide tailored exercise prescriptions.
• Commitment to promoting evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and evaluate a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
• Conduct patient assessments and collect audit data.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Patient-focused care

Health promotion

Empathy and motivation

Education

BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise and resistance training, within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 5 instructor, who is flexible, confident, and able to work independently within a multi-professional team. This post is part time, 15 hours a week, working Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The key aspects of the post include delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service across our sites and working together with all members of the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team. This post will involve patient assessment; education and training; exercise prescription, promotion of evidence based practice and collecting and evaluating audit data.

Successful applicants will need to have experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations and have completed relevant specialist training including the BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification. You will have experience of health promotion, be patient focused, supportive and empathetic and also able to motivate and encourage your client group.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, and we are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them. Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6 million patients.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.