Activity specialist cardiac rehabilitation

Provide specialist exercise assessment, prescription and rehabilitation for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) within the Community Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. Undertake comprehensive, evidence-based assessments of patients with complex cardiac conditions and co-morbidities, using advanced clinical reasoning to identify risks, establish diagnoses, set patient-centred goals and develop safe, effective individualised exercise and physical activity programmes. Deliver and monitor treatment interventions, educate patients, carers and families on cardiac health, exercise, anatomy, physiology and lifestyle management, and support behaviour change to maximise independence, safety and long-term wellbeing. Recognise clinical risks, make appropriate referrals, prescribe equipment where necessary, and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services and voluntary agencies to ensure coordinated and seamless patient care. Support the planning, organisation, delivery and ongoing development of the cardiac rehabilitation service, managing caseloads, prioritising referrals, contributing to service promotion, quality improvement, clinical governance initiatives and implementation of national best practice guidelines. Maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and contribute to operational activities that ensure effective service delivery.Maintain professional accountability and compliance with clinical, legal and ethical standards, including informed consent, confidentiality, accurate record keeping, information governance and Trust policies. Engage in continuing professional development, supervision and training to maintain specialist knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, cardiovascular disease and exercise therapy.Contribute to the education, supervision and assessment of students and healthcare professionals through formal and informal teaching, clinical supervision and competency development. Support audit, research, service evaluation and data collection activities to monitor outcomes, inform service improvements and promote evidence-based practice.