Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit to a Band 6 Prehabilitation Exercise Professional (Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist) to work in the award winning Prehabilitation Service at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
NUH launched its Cancer Prehabilitation service in April 2022 and since then has supported over 1700 patients to prepare and optimise their health and wellbeing ahead of major surgery. The service has recently expanded its scope to also include support for people preparing for radical radiotherapy treatment.
A large focus of the service is based on improving the cardiovascular fitness of each patient by providing high quality, evidence based, intensive exercise interventions.
Prehabilitation aligns with the fundamental strategies and ambitions of NHS England, Nottinghamshire ICS and NUH and is underpinned by NUH's clear commitment and investment into Health Promotion and Prevention Strategy.
You will be supported by the Prehab Team lead, Matron and Head of Service. You will also work closely with other professionals from across clinical specialities including Cancer Nurse Specialists and with Exercise Practitioners atvenues across Nottinghamshire.
The post holder will have a degree or MSc in Physiotherapy with a HCPC registration or hold an equivalent qualification as an Exercise Physiologist. They will have some knowledge and interest in oncology and cancer care and expertise in exercise prescription.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for a prehabilitation caseload, including conducting assessments, running both one to one and group exercise sessions and providing telephone/virtual support to patients undergoing Prehabilitation.
Work alongside members of the Prehabilitation multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
They will be able to work autonomously in line with Prehab guidance and provide appropriate day to day supervision of other unregistered members of the team including providing any relevant training.
Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
Contribute to the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development within the team and relevant colleagues.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this post.
We would encourage any potential applicants to contact the team for further discussion and information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details relating to this post.
We would encourage any potential applicants to contact the team for further discussion and information.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration or Sports Science degree or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate diploma level study for area of specialty or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Physiotherapy/ Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
- BASES/ Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of exercise testing and prescription in long term conditions
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
Desirable
- NHS Clinical expertise
- Experience working with people living with cancer.
- Experience or knowledge of delivering behaviour change interventions.
- Experience or knowledge of rehabilitation services
- Experience of supervising team members
- Participation in Research/ audit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and education of students and non-registered staff.
- Completion of advanced communication skills training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills
- Recognition of own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Sound organisational and caseload management skills - able to plan and prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Able to use own initiative within procedural guidelines
- Pays attention to detail and consistently produces accurate work
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
- Confidence to deal with members of the public/patients/staff at all levels
- Able to meet changing priorities
- Able to work autonomously/lone working
Physical skills
Essential
- High level of computer literacy with good use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook applications
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed
- Commitment to improving patient care and Trust wide efficiency
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Undertake out of hours duties as required, such as a regular evening exercise classes.
- The post will involve travelling across hospital sites, and to partner organisations within the Nottinghamshire area.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration or Sports Science degree or equivalent
- Relevant post-graduate diploma level study for area of specialty or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Physiotherapy/ Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
- BASES/ Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS) accredited
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of exercise testing and prescription in long term conditions
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
Desirable
- NHS Clinical expertise
- Experience working with people living with cancer.
- Experience or knowledge of delivering behaviour change interventions.
- Experience or knowledge of rehabilitation services
- Experience of supervising team members
- Participation in Research/ audit
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to provide and receive complex sensitive information
Desirable
- Experience of supervision and education of students and non-registered staff.
- Completion of advanced communication skills training
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to work accurately and pay attention to detail
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
- Demonstrate sound clinical reasoning skills
- Recognition of own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Sound organisational and caseload management skills - able to plan and prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Able to use own initiative within procedural guidelines
- Pays attention to detail and consistently produces accurate work
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
- Confidence to deal with members of the public/patients/staff at all levels
- Able to meet changing priorities
- Able to work autonomously/lone working
Physical skills
Essential
- High level of computer literacy with good use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook applications
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed
- Commitment to improving patient care and Trust wide efficiency
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Undertake out of hours duties as required, such as a regular evening exercise classes.
- The post will involve travelling across hospital sites, and to partner organisations within the Nottinghamshire area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).