Surveys and Consultations
Surveys on Perioperative Care
On this page you will find links to surveys gathering data on perioperative care services and any live CPOC consultations.
Consultations
There are currently no live consultations.
Surveys
| Organisation | Topic | Closing Date | Survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPET & Prehab Team: Medway NHS Foundation Trust | Role of exercise physiologists in the NHS as part of perioperative service and career progression opportunity available for EPs | 29 October 2025 | Respond here |
Exercise Physiologists are taking on an increasing role in clinical care, particularly in Prehabilitation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Yet, pathways into these roles and opportunities for skill development remain highly variable.
A new Level 7 qualification is being explored to provide structured training through academic study and hospital placements, within the area of CPET and Prehabilitation.
We are seeking views from Exercise Physiologists and employers to understand workforce journeys, current skill sets, career progression, and support needs. Your feedback will directly help shape the future of training and professional development.
Purpose
Exercise Physiologists (EP) are increasingly working in a clinical setting and gain their skills through a variety of pathways. Clinical skill development is variable, meaning that EP’s do not always arrive into the workforce at the same level and have the same support and progressions. A new Level 7 qualification, based on a mixture of academic study and hospital placements is being designed to address this. The survey asks if there is a need for such qualification to cover Prehabilitation and Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET). The questionnaire explores themes amongst current EP’s and employers about their journey to employment, current skill sets, progressions to develop professionally and how they can be better supported.
Outcome
Data will be used to scope the presence, skills and areas for support/development of Exercise Physiologists who are working in a clinical NHS setting. Findings will be used to help in the development of the Level 7 qualification in partnership with a university. This will include the modules required to aid the transition and development of current and future Clinical Exercise Physiologists into health and care services.
The survey results will be used for publication and conference presentations for the purpose of future learning of the industry on a national scale.
These surveys have been developed by a range of contributors, not necessarily CPOC.
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