Exercise Physiologist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital Heart Assessment Team for an Exercise Physiologist. This will be a full time role to be worked Monday through to Friday on a 12 month fixed term contract. The role will be based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and will be essential to the the reintroduction and development of our Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise and Education Programme.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an expert Exercise Physiologist who will have managerial and clinical responsibility for the Exercise and Education component of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. They will be responsible for the patient experience and the delivery of high quality cardiac rehabilitation services to all cardiac patients referred into the service, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement.

The post holder will be able to demonstrate the skills to assess, diagnose/interpret and manage their own specialised caseload of cardiac patients including complex cases to determine risk stratification , measuring functional capacity and aiding with appropriate levels of supervision during exercise classes.

About us

As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families.

As a Trust we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support continued professional development.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please see attached detailed job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

Degree in Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science or other relevant subject

Desirable

Msc in Cardiac Rehabilitation BACPR Phase IV Instructor Qualification

Knowledge Behaviours and Experience

Essential

Experience on management of cardiac rehabilitation patients/Cardiology patients knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and management of related pathologies

Desirable

Experience of working with cardiac patients in a phase 111 setting understanding of counselling aspects of cardiac rehabilitation including risk factor management

Skills

Essential

Advanced knoweldge and understanding of national guidelines for CHD and heart failure proven leadership skills organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills

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