Cardiac Rehabilitation Fitness Instructor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 14
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 10/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role involves supporting the Specialist Nurse in Cardiac Rehabilitation by supervising and leading exercise activities for patients in Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab Programme. You will record patient vital signs and fitness, provide relaxation periods, and report any concerns to the nurse. The position also includes assisting with equipment maintenance and ensuring health and safety. You will need a valid Phase IV BACPA qualification and CIMSPA membership.
Essential criteria
- Previous experience with cardiac patients.
- Sound underpinning knowledge of anatomy relating to exercise and cardiac conditions.
- Confidentiality.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
- Professionalism.
- Sensitivity / understanding.
- Car Driver / able to travel across sites if required.
- Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy or equivalent.
- BACPR Certificate at Level 4.
- Basic Life Support Certificate - current.
- Listed on the Exercise Professionals register.
- Previous experience with cardiac patients.
- Sound underpinning knowledge of anatomy relating to exercise and cardiac conditions.
- Confidentiality.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Reliability.
- Punctuality.
- Professionalism.
- Sensitivity / understanding.
- Car Driver / able to travel across sites if required.
- Diploma in Fitness Training and Sports Therapy or equivalent.
- BACPR Certificate at Level 4.
- Basic Life Support Certificate - current.
- Listed on the Exercise Professionals register.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
CARDIAC
REHABILITATION
FITNESS
INSTRUCTOR - BAND 5
PART
TIME - 14 HRS PER WEEK
FIXED
TERM - 6 MTHS
We are looking
for a team player, with good communication skills, a professional attitude and
a positive interest in cardiac patients to join our team.
You will need to
have a valid Phase IV BACPA qualification and be a CIMSPA member; current basic life support
certificate a HSE approved First Aid at Work course and a diploma in fitness training and sports therapy or
equivalent.
Your main duties
will be to organise & lead exercise groups and clinical exercise
prescription under the supervision of the Cardiac Rehabilitation team.
You must be able to travel between Trust sites.
Join
us and make a difference!
For
further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact:
Kerry O'Dowd, Lead Nurse for Cardiology Specialist
Teams on Extn. 33003 or bleep 278 via switchboard [phone number removed].
Main duties of the job
To
support the Specialist Nurse in Cardiac Rehabilitation in the supervision and
exercise activity of patients attending Phase 3 Cardiac Rehab Programme.
To
record patients pulse, blood pressure and fitness ability before, during and
after exercise.
To
provide a period of time for relaxation.
To
discuss any concerns regarding patients condition with the Specialist Nurse
and report any
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