Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Shrewsbury & Telford Hospital Heart Assessment Team for an Exercise Physiologist. This will be a full time permanent role to be worked Monday through to Friday. The role will be based at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital and will be essential to the reintroduction and development of our Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise and Education Programme. Main duties of the job The post holder will be an Exercise Physiologist who will have managerial and clinical responsibility for the Exercise and Education component of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme. They will be responsible for the patient experience and the delivery of high quality cardiac rehabilitation services to all cardiac patients referred into the service, ensuring efficient and effective management of all resources in order to deliver safe and effective patient care in an environment of continuous improvement. The post holder will be able to demonstrate the skills to assess, diagnose/interpret and manage their own specialised caseload of cardiac patients including complex cases to determine risk stratification, measuring functional capacity and aiding with appropriate levels of supervision during exercise classes. About us As an organisation we strive to provide high quality, safe care for our patients in an environment which our staff are proud to work in. We believe that by adhering to our Vision ("To provide excellent care for the communities we serve") and working with our Trust Values in mind (Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, Trusted) we can achieve the right results for the people that matter most - our patients and their families. As a Trust we are passionate about helping our staff to achieve their career aspirations and can offer a variety of learning and development opportunities to support continued professional development. Date posted 01 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 223-EPG-226 Job locations Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please see attached detailed job description and person specification. Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science or other relevant subject Desirable Msc in Cardiac Rehabilitation BACPR Phase IV Instructor Qualification Knowledge Behaviours and Experience Essential Experience on management of cardiac rehabilitation patients/Cardiology patients knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and management of related pathologies Desirable Experience of working with cardiac patients in a phase 111 setting understanding of counselling aspects of cardiac rehabilitation including risk factor management Skills Essential Advanced knoweldge and understanding of national guidelines for CHD and heart failure proven leadership skills organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills Person Specification Education and Qualification Essential Degree in Physiotherapy, Sport and Exercise Science or other relevant subject Desirable Msc in Cardiac Rehabilitation BACPR Phase IV Instructor Qualification Knowledge Behaviours and Experience Essential Experience on management of cardiac rehabilitation patients/Cardiology patients knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology and management of related pathologies Desirable Experience of working with cardiac patients in a phase 111 setting understanding of counselling aspects of cardiac rehabilitation including risk factor management Skills Essential Advanced knoweldge and understanding of national guidelines for CHD and heart failure proven leadership skills organisation, planning, prioritisation and decision making skills 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust Address Royal Shrewsbury Hospital Mytton Oak Road Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ Employer's website http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)