East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Exercise Professional

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Job summary

An exciting s opportunity has arisen for an exercise professional to work in North Norfolk with our musculoskeletal team. The successful candidate will work alongside qualified physiotherapists in a range of community settings.

The exercise professional role involves running exercises groups, 1:1 rehabilitation sessions and assessing and treating non complex patients following training and completing competencies.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a particular interest in MSK physiotherapy as well as excellent communication and organisational skills. We provide a structured supervision program, including clinical support and regular in-service training. In return, we expect applicants to show a commitment to Continued Professional Development and evidence based practice.

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is entering exciting new times with integrated health and social care provision. In partnership with local health and care providers we are evolving into a multidisciplinary, multi-organisational workforce as we continue to deliver community care. There is an expectation that as this new system develops, the role will also evolve and change providing an exciting opportunity for the post-holder to further develop their skills and knowledge.

For further information please contact Graham Ilsley via email at graham.ilsley@ecchcic.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

Assist qualified therapists (Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapist) in the delivery of services working without direct supervision in outpatient and community settings, undertaking exercise sessions and specific patient treatment plans and tasks delegated by therapists.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.

We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website at www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned Organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.

At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once enough applications have been received.

If you are aged between 16-30 and not currently in education, employment or training, our colleagues at the Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board (supported by the Princes Trust), can provide application and interview coaching. To request this support please contact NWICB.Careers@nhs.net

If you are not eligible to receive the above support from the ICB, pop to your local Jobcentre to see what support is available or check out the DWP website for support at https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/cv-job-apps-interviews/

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B9849-092-23

Job locations

North Walsham Hospital

Yarmouth Road

North Walsham

Norfolk

NR28 9AP

Job description

Job responsibilities

CLINICAL:

To work without direct supervision, but under direction of the qualified therapy staff in the performance of specific tasks for an individual or a group of patients as part of their treatment and rehabilitation programme. Duties may include:

Implementation of exercise programme delegated by qualified Therapy staff.

Assessment and review of patients undertaking exercise programmes and communication back to referring practitioner.

Ongoing and advice and guidance to patients regarding physical activity and health promotion.

Discharging patients.

Carrying own case load of non-complex patients.

To undertake delegated duties without access to direct supervision.

To be involved in the training, development and supervision needs of assistants in therapy services.

To update patient records in a concise, accurate and timely manner in line with ECCH and service policies.

To be aware at all times of needs of patient during illness and disability and to promote and encourage independence and restoration of function.

To communicate effectively and efficiently with the physiotherapist and other members of the multi-professional team regarding changes in patient's condition and any other useful information.

To communicate efficiently and effectively with patients and carers to maximize the rehabilitation potential and to ensure understanding of condition.

To assess capacity, gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within the legal framework with patients who lack the capacity to consent to treatment.

To maintain a portfolio evidencing ongoing competency and development for this role.

CLERICAL AND HOUSEKEEPING:

To undertake any clerical duties as necessary. These may include:

Reception duties.

Registration of patients.

Making appointments.

Filing.

Dealing with telephone calls.

Communicating effectively with patient carers, GP surgeries and other hospital staff.

Writing discharge letters and reports.

Maintaining stock levels and ordering equipment.

Cleaning of equipment.

Preparation and tidying up of treatment areas.

To provide induction for the department for students and other non-clinical staff.

ORGANISATIONAL:

To attend organised training sessions including statutory / mandatory training and any other in-service training organised by the therapy teams appropriate to role.

To attend local team and staff meetings

To comply with the trust and service policies and procedures.

To be aware of the health and safety aspects of your work including recording and documentation of incidents and accidents.

To participate in the appraisal system and performance development plan.

Any other duties which may be considered appropriate by the qualified therapy staff and the professional therapy leads.

All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word CARE. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.