Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Physiologist

Main area Exercise Physiologist Grade Band 5 Contract Fixed term: 12 months 37.5 hours per week.

Location:

Liverpool. Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum.

The Exercise Physiologist plays a key role in supporting the health, wellbeing, and cardiac fitness of our patients. In this position, you will assess individual patient needs and design safe, effective, and personalised exercise programmes for people with a range of heart conditions.

Working both autonomously and as part of our multidisciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team, you will apply your knowledge of exercise science, physiology, and anatomy to help patients improve their cardiac function and overall quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have experience prescribing and delivering exercise programmes, preferably within a cardiac rehabilitation setting along with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their fitness and wellness goals.

The role involves developing and implementing safe, individualized exercise programs for patients with cardiac conditions, setting appropriate exercise goals, and facilitating their return to work or daily activities. Responsibilities include teaching cardiovascular and strength training exercises, leading group warm-up and cool-down sessions, monitoring patient progress, and adjusting programs as needed.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year.

The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

• Develop and implement safe and individualised exercise programmes for patients with cardiac conditions.
• Provide home-based exercise prescription and monitor progress for individuals choosing home-based rehabilitation.
• Set appropriate exercise-based goals with patients and facilitate return to work or activities.
• Teach cardiovascular and strength training exercises individually and as part of the group sessions.
• Deliver the warm-up and cool-down session to the group and monitor patients during the exercise and education sessions.
• Monitor and track patient progress and adjust programmes accordingly.
• Provide education on safe exercise and the benefits of regular exercise for cardiac health.
• Provide a comprehensive exercise plan and onward referrals on discharge.
• Maintain the equipment and a clean and safe environment.
• Provide telephone support for individuals doing home-based exercise programmes.
• Liaise regularly with the clinical specialist team regarding treatment progression and ongoing care of patients.
• Maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with Trust guidelines.
• Keep up to date with guidelines and best practice within cardiac rehabilitation.

• Degree in Sports and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology or Related Degree
• Register of Exercise Professionals Level 2…