Trosolwg o'r swydd

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced clinical exercise physiologist to become part of the dynamic and proactive Imperial Cardiac Health & Rehabilitation Service. For this challenging and fulfilling post we are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic individual with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the physical activity components of cardiac rehabilitation.

You will be a BACPR qualified clinical exercise physiologist or equivalent with relevant clinical experience in a wide variety of physical activity settings. This should ideally include a minimum of 12 months experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation within a cardiac rehabilitation setting.
You will need to be very enthusiastic about this area of work as well as being self-motivated, possess good organisational skills, and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You will be responsible for providing expert clinical practice in the field of cardiac rehabilitation. The post holder will also act as a resource to other professionals on cardiovascular disease and associated treatments and issues. You will be taking part in ongoing audit and research activities to maintain quality care provision.

You will be based in a St Mary’s team with clinics around North West London, and will be able to travel to provide cover to other Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Cardiac Rehab sites.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

• To deliver safe and effective exercise for patients with heart conditions and to contribute to the development of the exercise and activity component of the Cardiac Rehab Programme.
• Be professionally and legally accountable for all aspects of own work – ensure that work is within professional standards and Cardiac Rehab clinical guidelines.
• Undertake multi-disciplinary and autonomous assessments using evidence-based outcome measures. Patients will have multi-pathologies relating to coronary heart disease such as high-risk patients with symptomatic atherosclerotic disease.
• Following competent assessment, to use advanced clinical reasoning and analysis to establish client-centred goals that provide individual treatments and programmes.
• Clearly convey complex knowledge of treatment techniques, biomechanics, anatomy and physiology to patients and other staff.
• Participate in the Cardiac Rehab assessment process, performing overview assessments as appropriate and communicate relevant medical information assessment details and advice, across agencies following Trust Guidelines for sharing of information and informed consent.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.  

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme.  Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly,  part time or job share.  Please talk to  us at interview. 

Environmental sustainability
Climate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people’s health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.