Senior Physiotherapist - Cardiac Rehabilitation

The closing date is 23 March 2026

The multi‑disciplinary cardiac rehabilitation team are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Physiotherapist to join our cardiac rehabilitation team, based in the world‑renowned Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. The cardiac rehabilitation team have wide ranging clinical experience, good communication and interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering high quality patient‑centred care.

Join our friendly and supportive team of therapists, nursing staff and exercise facilitators, where continuous professional development, research and quality improvement processes are encouraged.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

The successful applicant should be able to facilitate all phases of the Cardiac Rehabilitation process. This will include:

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• Education and support of patients prior to their discharge and the completion of referral forms to local cardiac rehabilitation centre
  
• Assessing and advising patients following cardiac events and surgery, including assessment of risk factors and appropriate advice on lifestyle change and provision of information or any test or treatments that are planned
  
• Providing a high quality and holistic service to patients undertaking cardiac rehabilitation, whether engaging in‑person or remotely – including live virtual services
  
• Using specialised assessment, risk stratification and exercise prescription skills to provide advice on lifestyle changes and motivational counselling appropriate to each individual
  
• Working closely with the wider cardiac rehabilitation team of nurses and other members of the MDT.
  
• Providing senior support to staff as required within Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
  

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

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• HCPC registered physiotherapist
  
• Relevant specialist interest group membership
  

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• Evidence of supervision of staff or students
  

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• Experience of working in cardiac rehabilitation service
  
• Experience in prescribing individualised exercise plans
  
• Experience of working within cardiology or cardiothoracics
  

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£38,682 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)