Band 5 Exercise Practitioner

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

Job summary

A major healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a part-time Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise prescription in a multidisciplinary setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, and delivery of comprehensive rehabilitation services. Ideal candidates will possess the BACPR Level 4 qualification and experience with specialist populations. This role offers flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Generous benefits package

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant specialist training including the BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification.
• Experience of health promotion.
• Patient-focused, supportive and empathetic with ability to motivate and encourage clients.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment.
• Delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service across multiple sites.
• Exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance and resistance training.

Skills

Experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations

Ability to motivate and encourage clients

Patient-focused and supportive

Education

BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity for a highly motivated Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Practitioner to provide exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance, exercise and resistance training within a cardiac rehabilitation setting. This post is part time, 15 hours a week, working Tuesdays and Thursdays. The role involves delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service across our sites, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Education and training
• Exercise prescription for cardiovascular endurance and resistance training
• Promotion of evidence-based practice
• Collection and evaluation of audit data
• Delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive Cardiac Rehabilitation service across multiple sites
• Working effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation team

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience delivering fitness programmes to specialist populations
• Completion of relevant specialist training including the BACPR Specialist Exercise Instructor Level 4 Cardiac Qualification
• Experience of health promotion
• Patient-focused, supportive and empathetic with ability to motivate and encourage clients

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Enthusiasm for advancing equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities is essential.

About the Employer

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated staff care for over 1.6 million patients. Our size, scale and influence offer you career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to work that fits around your lifestyle, including flexible hours and generous benefits.