Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing clinical service, Fit4Surgery, as we have secured additional funding to expand the current service. Prehabilitation is an emerging clinical speciality providing patient-centre care and utilising multi-modal interventions to support people to prepare both physically and emotionally for major surgery, usually for cancer.
The Fit4Surgery team is looking for an experienced exercise professional to contribute to the caseload management and ongoing development of this service. This post has the potential to develop and would suit a dynamic, motivated individual with a relevant background in either physiotherapy, exercise physiology or other relevant Allied Health Profession.
Main duties of the job
The Fit4Surgery team deliver interventions for people preparing for both major cancer and orthopaedic surgery. This role will primarily be based with the cancer prehabilitation service but the successful candidate may be required to work on either service.
The service comprises both face-to-face assessment & exercise sessions with home-based exercise. For the cancer service, we are working with patients both during neo-adjuvant chemo/radiotherapy and during preparation for surgery and the service offers exercise, dietetics advice and mental health support.
The successful candidate would be supported to undertake appropriate training and development opportunities.
The role requires travel across multiple sites and a flexible approach to working environment as the project utilises facilities at local authority leisure centres and the National Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine (Loughborough University).
Service delivery is supported by the Perioperative Testing & Training Society (POETTS) accredited UHL Perioperative Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Service which undertakes close to 500 tests per year.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a prehabilitation caseload, including triaging waiting lists or referrals, making initial contact with patients to conduct a holistic needs assessment, referring to relevant services, conducting assessments, running face-to-face exercise classes and providing telephone/virtual support to patients exercising at home. You will be required to
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Work alongside members of the Fit4Surgery team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
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Be able to work autonomously and undertake appropriate supervision of other unregistered members of the team.
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Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
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Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for a prehabilitation caseload, including triaging waiting lists or referrals, making initial contact with patients to conduct a holistic needs assessment, referring to relevant services, conducting assessments, running face-to-face exercise classes and providing telephone/virtual support to patients exercising at home. You will be required to
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Work alongside members of the Fit4Surgery team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.
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Be able to work autonomously and undertake appropriate supervision of other unregistered members of the team.
-
Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.
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Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in the specialist area.
Please see job description/person specification for full details on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Allied Health Profession or Nursing or Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Allied Health Profession, Nursing or Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
Clinical skills knowledge and ability
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of exercise testing and prescription in long term conditions
- Clinical knowledge to conduct triage processes including analysis of medical notes and holistic needs assessments with patients
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of prehabilitation / rehabilitation services
- Participation in Research/ audit
- NHS Clinical expertise
- Experience working with people living with cancer.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confidence to deal with members of the public/patients/staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of supervising team members and non-registered staff
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
- High level of computer literacy with good use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook applications
- Able to use own initiative within procedural guidelines
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Sound organisational and caseload management skills - able to prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Pays attention to detail and consistently produces accurate work
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and Trust wide efficiency, Willing to participate in personal development, Access to a car and ability to drive
Desirable
- Ability to fluently speak other languages frequently used the LLR population
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Allied Health Profession or Nursing or Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Relevant MSc in Allied Health Profession, Nursing or Physiology/Sports Science or equivalent
Clinical skills knowledge and ability
Essential
- Knowledge or experience of exercise testing and prescription in long term conditions
- Clinical knowledge to conduct triage processes including analysis of medical notes and holistic needs assessments with patients
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of prehabilitation / rehabilitation services
- Participation in Research/ audit
- NHS Clinical expertise
- Experience working with people living with cancer.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Confidence to deal with members of the public/patients/staff at all levels
Desirable
- Experience of supervising team members and non-registered staff
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality
- High level of computer literacy with good use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook applications
- Able to use own initiative within procedural guidelines
- Able to recognise own limitations
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Sound organisational and caseload management skills - able to prioritise work and manage time effectively
- Pays attention to detail and consistently produces accurate work
- Ensures personal, professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and Trust wide efficiency, Willing to participate in personal development, Access to a car and ability to drive
Desirable
- Ability to fluently speak other languages frequently used the LLR population
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviors consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviors
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).
