Job summary
Physiotherapy Department - Cardiac and Pulmonary RehabilitationExercise Specialist
Are you looking to join a dynamic, forward thinking department and apply your skills to a clinical setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exercise specialist to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service
This post is suitable for qualified exercise instructors who have an interest in delivering cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must also have good written and spoken English.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based with our CREST team working within the hospital and various community locations. The role will comprise of running classes for patients and conducting 1:1 assessments, as well as assisting the team with administration tasks as they arise.
Training and support will be provided to help you develop the relevant skills.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide exercise prescription and delivery within the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service, as part of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision, according to team/department standards and protocols.
To maintain a high standard of exercise prescription for patients recovering from cardiac events or those who have long term cardiac and respiratory conditions
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide exercise prescription and delivery within the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service, as part of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision, according to team/department standards and protocols.
To maintain a high standard of exercise prescription for patients recovering from cardiac events or those who have long term cardiac and respiratory conditions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Fitness Instructor or Exercise Referral Instructor (equivalent to NVQ3).
- Member of Register of Exercise Professionals.
- Level 4 Specialist Instructor Qualification in Cardiac Rehab (equivalent to HNC).
Desirable
- REPs Level 4 Certificate for Chronic Respiratory Disease.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of leading and delivering group exercise sessions.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of providing training and mentoring to junior / new colleagues.
- Knowledge and experience of exercise prescription to people with long term conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of assessing levels of cardiovascular fitness (functional capacity testing- walking or cycle tests).
- Knowledge of hospital systems i.e. Cerner.
- Knowledge of GP referral for exercise schemes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 Fitness Instructor or Exercise Referral Instructor (equivalent to NVQ3).
- Member of Register of Exercise Professionals.
- Level 4 Specialist Instructor Qualification in Cardiac Rehab (equivalent to HNC).
Desirable
- REPs Level 4 Certificate for Chronic Respiratory Disease.
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of leading and delivering group exercise sessions.
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Experience of providing training and mentoring to junior / new colleagues.
- Knowledge and experience of exercise prescription to people with long term conditions.
- Knowledge and experience of assessing levels of cardiovascular fitness (functional capacity testing- walking or cycle tests).
- Knowledge of hospital systems i.e. Cerner.
- Knowledge of GP referral for exercise schemes.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
