The role within a multidisciplinary team is to support patients to exercise safely and effectively following a Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Valve repair/replacement and Percutaneous Coronary Interventions in community venues.To provide highly specialized assessment and exercise prescription for patients with complex needs, and to provide exercise advice, guidance, and information.To provide a specialized resource for other staff and health care professionals.To take a lead in the provision of exercise prescription and delivering the exercise component of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in a variety of delivery models.Main duties of the job
To assist in the assessment, planning, delivery, and evaluation of effective evidence-based exercise, to patients with coronary artery disease, in community venues.
To carry out individual patient functional capacity assessments using standardized exercise assessment tools recognized by British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR).
To conduct screening and a comprehensive assessment, including interpretation of clinical investigations, conducting appropriate submaximal tests to provide a baseline assess of functional capacity and apply this to exercise programming.
To carry out individual mobility assessments and risk stratification.
To interpret and evaluate functional capacity modifying individual exercise programs for comorbidities.
About usOur STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number249-7349641-2Job locationsGreat Western HospitalMarlborough RoadSwindonSN36BBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUndertakes exercise assessment specific to an individuals requirements. Assimilating complex information requiring analysis and interpretation to select the appropriate exercise assessment tool and exercise prescription.Following patient assessment, liaises with the cardiac nurses, whom, if necessary, can liaise with the patients consultant/GP. Liaises closely with the cardiac nurses to ensure safe effective assessment, planning and delivery of the exercise component of the programme. Prescription of individualised exercise programmes relative to patients physical, psychological, and socialneeds. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUndertakes exercise assessment specific to an individuals requirements. Assimilating complex information requiring analysis and interpretation to select the appropriate exercise assessment tool and exercise prescription.Following patient assessment, liaises with the cardiac nurses, whom, if necessary, can liaise with the patients consultant/GP. Liaises closely with the cardiac nurses to ensure safe effective assessment, planning and delivery of the exercise component of the programme. Prescription of individualised exercise programmes relative to patients physical, psychological, and socialneeds.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree in Physiotherapy / Exercise Physiology / Sports science
HCPC Registered
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
British association of Cardiac prevention and rehabilitation Level 4 training.
Desirable
The Chartered institute for the Management of Sports and Physical activity (CIMPSA) Level 4
CSP Membership
ILS
ExperienceEssential
Experience of working with patients with cardiac disease.
Experience of delivering exercise to a complex patient group (Circuit based group / Gym / Individual)
Experience of working within a hospital setting and Community.
Desirable
Experience of data collection and analysis.
Participation in research/audit.
Experience in adapting exercise to those with co-morbidities.
Evaluating the outcomes of cardiac rehab.
KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of national and local strategies relating to cardiac rehabilitation
Knowledge of BACPR and ACPICR standards
Knowledge of existing exercise & functional testing and prescription guidelines
Demonstrable and competent knowledge of exercise physiology and impact of varied clinical pathologies
Desirable
Knowledge of NACR and NICE cardiac rehabilitation guidelines
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
Degree in Physiotherapy / Exercise Physiology / Sports science
HCPC Registered
Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
British association of Cardiac prevention and rehabilitation Level 4 training.
Desirable
The Chartered institute for the Management of Sports and Physical activity (CIMPSA) Level 4
CSP Membership
ILS
ExperienceEssential
Experience of working with patients with cardiac disease.
Experience of delivering exercise to a complex patient group (Circuit based group / Gym / Individual)
Experience of working within a hospital setting and Community.
Desirable
Experience of data collection and analysis.
Participation in research/audit.
Experience in adapting exercise to those with co-morbidities.
Evaluating the outcomes of cardiac rehab.
KnowledgeEssential
Knowledge of national and local strategies relating to cardiac rehabilitation
Knowledge of BACPR and ACPICR standards
Knowledge of existing exercise & functional testing and prescription guidelines
Demonstrable and competent knowledge of exercise physiology and impact of varied clinical pathologies
Desirable
Knowledge of NACR and NICE cardiac rehabilitation guidelines
