Clinical Exercise Physiologist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in the UK is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join its cardiovascular rehabilitation team. The role involves managing rehabilitation programmes for patients with various long-term conditions. The ideal candidate will possess skills in exercise science and a commitment to ongoing professional development. A supportive environment promotes learning and teamwork, making it a great time to join the organization.

Qualifications

• Skilled practitioner in exercise science for long-term conditions.
• Accountable in accordance with REPS and NHS Code of conduct.
• Attendance at regular post-registration education identified by PDPs.

Responsibilities

• Manage community and hospital multi-morbidity rehabilitation programme.
• Develop quality initiatives including clinical audit and patient care.
• Maintain clinical expertise through in-service training and mentorship.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has opened for an ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Exercise Physiologist to join the cardiovascular rehabilitation team at UHCW NHS Trust. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our dynamic and high performing multi-disciplinary cardiovascular rehabilitation service. This multi-site service offers cardiovascular rehabilitation to the following groups of patients - STEMI, NSTEMI, Revasc, HFrEF, HFpEF and PAD across the patient recovery pathway.

Responsibilities

• A skilled and knowledgeable practitioner in exercise science applied to a range of long-term conditions and morbidities including cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory and cancer.
• Accountable for own actions in accordance with the REPS and NHS Code of conduct.
• Assist in the management and day to day running of the community and hospital multi-morbidity rehabilitation programme.
• Participate in the development of quality initiatives, including standards of the multi-morbidity rehabilitation programme, patient care, clinical audit, monitoring of service provision and clinical research.
• Maintain and develop clinical expertise by attendance and participation in regular post-registration education as identified by PDP's i.e. BACPR/BASES study days or conferences and in-service training, participating in mentorship and appraisal as required.
• Immunisation and vaccination reporting is required from either your current UK occupational health provider or your UK GP.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

Why join us

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

Equality and diversity

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.