Cardiac Rehabilitation Physiotherapist / Exercise Therapist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Swindon, SN3 6BB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Sept 2026

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Summary

CORE KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical: Undertakes exercise assessment specific to an individuals requirements. Assimilating complex information requiring analysis and interpretation to select the appropriate exercise assessment tool and exercise prescription. Following patient assessment, liaises with the cardiac nurses, whom, if necessary, can liaise with the patients consultant/GP. Liaises closely with the cardiac nurses to ensure safe effective assessment, planning and delivery of the exercise component of the programme. Prescription of individualised exercise programmes relative to patients physical, psychological, and social needs. Undertake telephone assessment and review and evaluation in support of patients home exercise provision. Responsible for updating all electronic patient records at each contact, ensuring the data recorded is contemporaneous and appropriately communicated to patients GP. Acts as patient advocate and counsel ensuring informed sensitive discussion takes place within the appropriate environment and in the appropriate manner. Meeting and maintaining the highest standards set by the BACPR and contribution to the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation. (NACR) To fully achieve and maintain the clinical competencies required for this post with appropriate ongoing training as required. To co-ordinate and deliver appropriate protocols and procedure relevant to the role in line with national guidelines for Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes. To maintain an accurate and timely record of the treatment provided, the individuals response to the treatment and any modifications of the rehabilitation exercise prescription in accordance with departmental standards. To undertake measurement and evaluation of intervention with goal orientated exercise programmes and outcome measures to progress the individual exercise programme. To ensure exercise programmes are developed in partnership with the patients that respects their choices and values. See JD for full responsibilities

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