About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic, pro-active, and experienced physiotherapist or cardiac exercise specialist with a strong background in leading the delivery of multi-modal cardiac rehabilitation programme within a community setting.
You will play an active and proactive role towards the continuous development of our exercise service provisions to help ensure delivery of high-quality cardiac rehabilitation programme that our service can be truly proud of. This includes facilitating home-based exercise programs for patients with heart failure and exploring the logistics and viability of virtual exercise programs with advice and guidance provisions.
You will be working with our small but effective and committed team of cardiac rehabilitation specialists and will be supported by our clinical team lead towards your ongoing development within this job role.
Main duties of the job
This role has clinical, professional, clinical governance, communication, teaching and mentoring, and research and audit remits.
o Lead, co-ordinate, and develop exercise assessments and supervised exercise sessions within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care.
o Assess, prescribe, monitor, and progress individualised exercise programmes in line with BACPR guidelines, clinical assessment findings, and patient needs.
o Support patients to achieve lifestyle and behaviour change through education, health promotion, goal setting, and ongoing motivation.
o Contribute to the planning and delivery of patient education sessions, discharge planning, and the promotion of long-term physical activity opportunities within the community.
o Maintain accurate clinical records, manage risk appropriately, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation Team to deliver high quality patient centred care.
About us
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life's most important moments.Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trusts values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
HCPC Registered Physiotherapist or Clinical Exercise Specialist with clinical science graduate degree level qualification BACPR Phase IV Qualification
Desirable
Other recognised exercise qualifications. Experience in cardiology or respiratory care
Experience Essential
Experience of team working Experience of prescribing and delivering exercise programmes/rehab Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for specialist populations Evidence of basic understanding of common medical conditions encountered on a typical exercise referral scheme and the necessary programming adaptations Evidence of health related benefits of regular physical activity for healthy adults and special populations
Desirable
Experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation Experience of prescribing exercise to patients with cardiac conditions/at high risk of a cardiac event
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Proven planning and organisational skills Proven ability to prescribe and deliver safe exercise to patients with CVD Proven ability to organise, monitor and check work to ensure no element of a task is left unfinished
Desirable
Experience/understanding of Cardiac Rehab Rehabilitation Comprehensive knowledge of CVD and its implications for excise prescriptions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central London Community Health Trust
Address Harrow - Alexandra Avenue Health and Social Care Centre
Alexandra Ave Health and Social Care Centre
Harrow
HA2 9DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://clch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)