Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Band 6

Main area Cardiology Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 290-WCCS-2729

Site Trust Wide Town London Salary £47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive Salary period Yearly Closing 20/10/ :59 Interview date 10/11/2026

Fulfil your potential in hospitals that make history:

Charing Cross, Hammersmith, St Mary’s, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea and Western Eye.

With five world-renowned hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is full of opportunity if you are looking to develop your healthcare career.

We are an NHS Trust of approximately 16,000 people, providing care for over a million and a half patients from north west London and beyond every year.

We have a rich heritage and an ambitious vision for the future of our patients and local communities.

With our partners, Imperial College London, and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, we form Imperial College Academic Health Science Centre, one of 6 academic health science centres in the UK, working to ensure the rapid translation of research for better patient care and excellence in education.

We are proud of our heritage in innovation and we are early adopters of new insights in technologies, techniques and treatments for improving health.

Job overview

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.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

• career development
• flexible working
• wellbeing
• staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work
• car lease schemes
• season ticket loan
• 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 .

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person specification

Education / Qualifications

• BACPR Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Trainers Certificate PLUS one of the below
• Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) BSc in relevant exercise & health related degree with BASES CEP/AHCS CEP registration.
• Exercise Instructor Ongoing registration with BASES instructor level or CIMSPA at Level 4, together with extensive experience in early/core rehab
• Relevant CPD Activity i.e. Postgraduate studies in related field (CPD Modules, Cert, Dip, MSc, PhD) or working towards this; BACPR Study Days/Conference/EPG etc.
• Management Qualification

Experience

• Minimum 12 months experience in cardiac rehabilitation
• Years of experience in other areas of physical activity which demonstrates a broad clinical background.
• Experience of planning, leading and evaluating exercise sessions for the cardiac population.
• Experience of risk stratifying and prescribing safe and effective exercise programmes
• Knowledge and experience of working with patients with multi co‑morbidities and suitable adaptations.

Skills/knowledge/ abilities

• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
• Knowledge of research and audit including implementation of findings and review of outcomes
• Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
• Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of own patient group
• Demonstrate commitment through involvement in Trust wide initiatives/ committees
• Advanced IT skills use or Excel

Right to work

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please visit the Home Office website for information on sponsorship and visa status before you fill in your application form. Due to recent changes in the UK immigration rules which affect Skilled Worker Visas, Global Business Mobility, Higher Skill Level and Increased Salary Thresholds, please ensure that you are able to meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Further information about eligibility is available on UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK

We operate a joint recruitment hub across the North West London Acute Provider Collaborative Group. As part of this, your application and personal data may be shared with partner trusts within the group for recruitment and workforce purposes, in line with general data protection regulation (GDPR).

Vacancy Closing Date

This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly as this is how we will communicate with you throughout the recruitment process. If you are shortlisted you will be contacted by email and text message (if you provide a mobile contact number).

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Alexandra Sonnefeld Job title Cardiac Rehab Nurse Specialist Email address Additional information

For further details and to arrange an informal visit please contact: Alexandra Sonnefeld, Lead nurse for Cardiac rehab or Neil Lockyer, Lead Clinical Exercise Specialist

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