Job summary
As part of the phase 3 cardiac rehabilitation team the post holder will be responsible for providing clinical assessments and an exercise programme for patients with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease or myocardial infarction, undergone cardiac intervention or surgery or those with a diagnosis of heart failure.
The post holder will assist the cardiac rehabilitation nurses and team lead in the delivery of the cardiac rehabilitation service. He or she will promote continuous development in clinical practice and patient care; encourage innovation and appropriate change in service delivery within the cardiac rehabilitation service in response to patient need, clinical audit and evaluation and national guidance.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the jobClinicalo Work with cardiac rehabilitation nurses to assess activity, cardiovascular risk, medical stability and exercise toleranceo Conduct functional tests and risk stratification to develop, review and progress safe, individualised home, class or virtual exercise programmes, adapting for comorbiditieso Lead exercise and education sessions, support behaviour change and long-term self-management, and refer to Phase 4 serviceso Maintain Health Machine records and support NACR data entryo Follow BACPR guidance, maintain safe facilities and equipment, and escalate safeguarding and medical concernso Support service delivery, operational improvements, SOP development and trainee supervisionProfessionalo Use resources effectively and align practice with Trust priorities, policies and quality standardso Contribute to reports, business cases, planning, course costing, income generation and promotion of education programmeso Maintain accurate, timely records and manage information in line with policy and legislationo Act as a professional role modelEducationalo Develop and review patient education materials and update clinical information and protocols with nursing colleagueso Maintain knowledge through training, research, continuing professional development and annual appraisalo Support service improvement, multidisciplinary audit, reflective practice, clinical supervision and incident review
Details
- Date posted: 04 November 2026
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: 434-IM8252519-A
- Job locations: Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TT, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
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Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Exercise professional qualification
- BACPR Certification
Desirable
- Previous experience with audits and clinical governance
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Essential
- BACPR Certificate
Desirable
- Previous experience in care of cardiology clients
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Essential
- Experience of prescribing and delivering exercise to patients with cardiac conditions
Desirable
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Organisational and IT skills
Essential
- Ability to organise and IT skills
Desirable
- Ability to work effectively and integrate within a Team dynamic
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Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively
Desirable
- Experience in delivering cardiac rehabilitation including for patients with heart failure
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.
About us
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
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Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Employer details
- Employer name: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Address: Wycombe General Hospital, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, HP11 2TT, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/