Cardiac Rehab Exercise Co-ordinator - Part-Time

Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Band 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Co-Ordinator. This role supports the Cardiology Nurse Specialist Team at Royal Berkshire Hospital, delivering structured exercise programmes to patients with cardiac conditions.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate sessions, lead group rehabilitation, and work to BACPR standards, with pro rata hours on Tue 3pm–7pm and Thu 2:30pm–5:30pm.

Qualifications

• Qualification in exercise fitness per BACPR and current REPs registration.
• NVQ 3 in exercise/health-related discipline required.
• Basic computer skills and IT literacy.
• BASES certification or accredited sports and exercise scientist status.
• Physiotherapy degree with HPC registration preferred.
• Experience in cardiac or respiratory care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyse with risk stratification tests per BACPR for safe exercise, considering complex presentations and comorbidities.
• Monitor vital signs, interpret results and adjust treatment with MDT input as needed.
• Lead and deliver group cardiac rehabilitation sessions in line with BACPR guidelines.
• Respond to acute cardiac events or illnesses and refer to MDT as appropriate.
• Educate patients, carers and others on benefits of exercise and healthy lifestyle in individual and group settings.
• Maintain accurate records in the Cardiac Rehabilitation caseload system and IT systems.
• Organise own training and CPD, and participate in audits and departmental projects.

Education

qualification in exercise fitness e.g. BACPR Exercise Instructor Training qualification and with current Register of Exercise Professionals

NVQ 3 in exercise/Health related discipline

Basic Computer Course or equivalent experience

Registered as a BASES certified Exercise Practitioner or Accredited Sports and Exercise Scientist

Relevant degree in physiotherapy with HPC registration

Job description

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for the Band 4 Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Co-Ordinator. This role supports the Cardiology Nurse Specialist Team at Royal Berkshire Hospital, delivering structured exercise programmes to patients with cardiac conditions.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate sessions, lead group rehabilitation, and work to BACPR standards, with pro rata hours on Tue 3pm–7pm and Thu 2:30pm–5:30pm.