Job summary
- Main area
- MUSCULOSKELETAL STATIC Rehab Instructor
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 448-AMB-6459165
- Employer
- Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hinchingbrooke Hospital
- Town
- Huntingdon
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 per annum, pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/07/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/08/2024
Employer heading
Rehabilitation Instructor
Band 4
Driven by our Trust values: Honesty, Empathy, Ambition, Respect; the Trust's vision is to provide high quality care to the diverse communities we serve to make their lives better.
We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. Our cultural diversity, long term conditions and disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ staff networks are a key part of this commitment, creating positive change and helping build an inclusive culture across the Trust.
Different ideas, experiences and backgrounds make us stronger and more creative and applications from all walks of life are welcomed - our processes ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
Options for flexible working are considered for all roles within CCS, including job share opportunities, compressed hours, annualised hours, tailored working patterns and more. If you are interested in flexible working, please talk to the recruiting manager for this vacancy.
Job overview
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a full time post as a Rehabilitation Instructor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients team within the Huntingdon and Doddington locality. At times, dependent on the service demand you may be asked to work in other Dynamic Health locations.
The role involves working alongside the physiotherapy and Specialist service integrated team to enhance the patients’ rehabilitation, recovery and outcomes providing the next steps in physiotherapy treatment, through motivating and advising patients of effective management strategies.
The candidate would be responsible for their own case load of patients for exercise based rehabilitation, as well as leading rehabilitation classes and pain management groups, as well as the development of our service.
Applicants are required to have a strong profile of qualifications which may include but not exclusive to a sports/physiology related degree providing a strong exercise physiology background and/or a level 3 personal trainer qualification and follow up/ongoing relevant CPD qualifications, and evidence of training in rehabilitation and exercise referral prescription.
Role requires an in-depth exercise based knowledge of anatomy and physiology. We will look for evidence that applicants have studied a high level of human anatomy and physiology and demonstrated its application through having previous experience of exercise rehabilitation in both an individual and class based setting.
Main duties of the job
To work alongside the musculoskeletal physiotherapy team to implement service provision for patients to access appropriate exercise programmes. To motivate and advise patients on the correct exercise management and being responsible for their own caseload of patients.
Leading rehabilitation and education based classes, including pain management, Osteoarthritis and strength and conditioning. Providing high quality therapy service in the outpatient MSK department.
Please note that should we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert earlier than advertised
Working for our organisation
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There’s one reason why our services are outstanding – and that’s our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To undertake the provision of rehabilitation classes for problems such as but not limited to: Osteoarthritis, spinal pain and chronic pain management. Have knowledge of exercise prescription, advice and education using various strategies to modify and improve patient performance during treatment sessions in both a group setting and on an individual basis, promoting self-management of their condition.
To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision and in doing so being able to perform re-assessments of patients by questioning, observing and measuring patients abilities and needs.
To work flexibly within a team structure under the supervision of qualified members of staff. Providing a high standard of therapy service to patients in the outpatient department.
To use clinical judgement on a daily basis to evaluate patient progress including the recording of subjective and objective measurements.
To conduct mobility assessments and provide appropriate walking aids as required.
Independently co-ordinate, implement and progress rehabilitation groups.
To be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and stock control of materials and equipment within the rehabilitation setting.
To provide care and dignity to patients at all times, whilst taking into account the individual needs of the patient.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation adhering to the standards of practice determined by CCS.
To demonstrate a high level of physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity.
To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy treatment and therefore ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
To link with exercise referral schemes and other agencies promoting health and wellbeing.
To demonstrate confidence in reporting regularly on patient progress and non-clinical incidents.
To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment, patient appliances and aids used by patients.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Exercise Instructor qualification – premier training or YMCA level 3
- Evidence of training in rehabilitation/exercise prescription/Pilates based programs
- Evidence of relevant short courses and/or in-service training attended
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. NVQ/REPs Level 3
- Level 3 or above in Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Therapy, Personal Training or equivalent - from an accredited organisation
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managing patients in group based exercise classes
- GP exercise referral qualification
- Degree level in similar subject area
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of rehabilitation or gym instructor, delivering exercise based programs on an individual and/or class based level
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting (ideally NHS)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience of delivering health-promoting interventions
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Experience in consultation, goal setting and negotiation
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joanne Macfarlane
- Job title
- Site Lead Physiotherapist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 555 0123
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