Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated exercise / sports physiologist to join our team of health care professionals in delivering high quality cardiac rehabilitations services.
Working alongside the cardiac CNS team, the post holder will be instrumental in the delivery of the exercise component of the program ( group, individual, virtual). The post holder will independently assess patients and prescribe exercise. The post holder will work primarily based at Tunbridge Wells Hospital , but will be required to work across the Trust and also in community venues and in patient's homes. The post holder will need to be able travel independently to these venues in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
Successful applicants will have relevant qualifications and ideally experience of working with individuals with physical health problems.
Informal visits are strongly encouraged, and we would be very keen to meet potential applicants to explain the role in person.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 760,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ more than 7,000 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Would you like to work flexibly?In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports Science therapy or equivalent
- Member ( professional) of the British Association for Sports and Exercise Scientists ( BASES) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree
- Teaching Qualification
- Other CPD activities
- BACPR qualification
- Member of Special Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching / leading exercise in adults
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working in collaboration with others
Desirable
- Previous implementation of change
- Experience of teaching clinical population groups
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Safe implementation of exercise modalities
- Ability to travel independently to community venues / patients' homes in a timely manner
- IT Skills
Desirable
- BLS / ILS
- Knowledge of cardiac patients and associated national guidelines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports Science therapy or equivalent
- Member ( professional) of the British Association for Sports and Exercise Scientists ( BASES) or equivalent
Desirable
- Post Graduate Degree
- Teaching Qualification
- Other CPD activities
- BACPR qualification
- Member of Special Interest Group
Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching / leading exercise in adults
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working in collaboration with others
Desirable
- Previous implementation of change
- Experience of teaching clinical population groups
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Safe implementation of exercise modalities
- Ability to travel independently to community venues / patients' homes in a timely manner
- IT Skills
Desirable
- BLS / ILS
- Knowledge of cardiac patients and associated national guidelines
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.
