We require a permanent Exercise Physiologist to work as part of the Exercise Physiology team within the Therapies Department at Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (LHCH). The position is for 30 hours per week with Wednesday as the non-working day. Working hours may vary on Mondays to cover the early evening Pulmonary Rehabilitation class.
We provide specialised exercise therapy to Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes in LHCH, Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trusts (LUHFT) and community settings within Liverpool.
You will be qualified to degree level in Exercise Physiology, be dynamic and motivated, with experience of exercise training, assessment and prescription. Experience of working with clinical populations is desirable but not essential.
Good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work well individually and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in delivering excellent patient-centred care. A car driver with business insurance and the ability to use your car within the community is essential.
The application process will close earlier than the proposed date if enough quality applications are received.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, and respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales, and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high-quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in a modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please see attached Job Description and Person specification for further information about the role and for details on role requirements and criteria.
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