Associate Exercise Physiologist

''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

To provide physical activity advice, individual exercise assessment and prescription to appropriate cardiovascular patients in the clinical setting To work with the cardi ovascular rehabilitation team to develop and deliver lifestyle behaviour change programmes & exercise services To support and contribute to safe and effective service delivery eg, equipment checks, cleaning, appointment reminders etc

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Within a multi - disciplinary team assist in the co - ordination, delivery and development of a comprehensive cardiovascular rehabilitation programme, to include:

• Prepare and being responsible for the completion of patient functional capacity tests to establish physical capabilities and develop tailored programmes of exercise suitable to the patient’s needs and limitations.
• Assist in clinical assessments and risk stratification
• Have the ability to travel across and deliver cardiovascular rehabilitation across South Cumbria
• Assist with the delivery of educational talks, such as exercise , goal setting and nutrition .
• Be responsible for the supervision and demonstration of exercise - based cardi ovascular rehabilitation sessions
• Ensure adequate levels of supervision of all rehabilitation sessions in line with service policies and procedures and according to the patient’s care plan
• Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverston

Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Assume responsibility for monitoring the progress of all patients undergoing cardiovascular rehabilitation evaluating their condition and adapting their programme as necessary within department standards and protocols seeking senior assistance as required.

• Maintain all records associated with cardiovascular rehabilitation in an organised and confidential manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Caldicott principles.
• Prepare the exercise areas and maintain clinical equipment, reporting any faults immediately to Line Manager/Service Lead.
• Assist in the daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning of all exercise equipment as per department standards.
• Assist with the supervision of students attending for work or clinical experience.
• Enter data onto the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation database.
• To liaise with senior staff to discuss management of more complex patients.

Other duties and responsibilities To contribute to the smooth running of the department through the…