Job summary
Band 4 - Rehab Instructor Musculoskeletal Outpatients Physiotherapy
An exciting and rewarding opportunity has arisen for a part time or full time post as a Rehabilitation Instructor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Outpatients team within the Cambridge and Ely locality.
The role involves working alongside the physiotherapists as an integrated team to enhance the patients' rehabilitation, recovery and outcomes providing the next steps in physiotherapy treatment, through motivating and advising patients of effective management strategies.
The successful candidate would be responsible for their own case load of patients for exercise based rehabilitation, as well as leading rehabilitation classes and pain management groups and aiding in the efficient day to day operation of the department, as well as the development of our service.
Main duties of the job
Job Purpose
To work alongside the musculoskeletal physiotherapy team to implement service provision for patients to access appropriate exercise programmes. To motivate and advise patients on the correct exercise management and being responsible for their own caseload of patients. Leading rehabilitation and education based classes, including pain management, Osteoarthritis and strength and conditioning. Providing high quality therapy service in the outpatient MSK department.
About us
Rated 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission, we are proud to provide high quality innovative services across most of the east of England that enable people to receive care closer to home and live healthier lives.
There's one reason why our services are outstanding - and that's our amazing staff - who, for the seventh year running, rated us incredibly highly in the national staff survey.
If you share our passion for innovative and high-quality care delivery, then please submit your application and join us on our exciting journey as a leading-edge specialist community provider. All are welcome to apply and our promise to you is a culture which prioritises staff engagement and development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To undertake the provision of rehabilitation classes for problems such as but not limited to: Osteoarthritis, spinal pain and chronic pain management. Have knowledge of exercise prescription, advice and education using various strategies to modify and improve patient performance during treatment sessions in both a group setting and on an individual basis, promoting self-management of their condition.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision and in doing so being able to perform re-assessments of patients by questioning, observing and measuring patients abilities and needs. Support is available from HCPC registered Physiotherapists via a variety of communication methods. To demonstrate confidence and ability in planning and prioritising their own caseload.
- To work flexibly within a team structure under the supervision of qualified members of staff. Providing a high standard of therapy service to patients in the outpatient department.
- To use clinical judgement on a daily basis to evaluate patient progress including the recording of subjective and objective measurements.
- To conduct mobility assessments and provide appropriate walking aids as required.
- Independently co-ordinate, implement and progress rehabilitation groups.
- To be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and stock control of materials and equipment within the rehabilitation setting and to be competent in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and reviewing of equipment for patient use.
- To provide care and dignity to patients at all times, whilst taking into account the individual needs of the patient.
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation adhering to the standards of practice determined by CCS.
- To demonstrate a high level of physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity.
- To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy treatment and therefore ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To link with exercise referral schemes and other agencies promoting health and wellbeing to promote improved integrated care with community based provision appropriate to the needs of the population, taking into account local deprivation and travel plan issues.
- To demonstrate confidence in reporting regularly on patient progress and non-clinical incidents. Support takes the form of regular formal and informal training and feedback sessions. Access to advice and support from HCPC registered physiotherapists is available on a regular basis.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment, patient appliances and aids used by patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- To undertake the provision of rehabilitation classes for problems such as but not limited to: Osteoarthritis, spinal pain and chronic pain management. Have knowledge of exercise prescription, advice and education using various strategies to modify and improve patient performance during treatment sessions in both a group setting and on an individual basis, promoting self-management of their condition.
- To hold responsibility for own caseload working without direct supervision and in doing so being able to perform re-assessments of patients by questioning, observing and measuring patients abilities and needs. Support is available from HCPC registered Physiotherapists via a variety of communication methods. To demonstrate confidence and ability in planning and prioritising their own caseload.
- To work flexibly within a team structure under the supervision of qualified members of staff. Providing a high standard of therapy service to patients in the outpatient department.
- To use clinical judgement on a daily basis to evaluate patient progress including the recording of subjective and objective measurements.
- To conduct mobility assessments and provide appropriate walking aids as required.
- Independently co-ordinate, implement and progress rehabilitation groups.
- To be responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and stock control of materials and equipment within the rehabilitation setting and to be competent in the ordering, fitting, maintenance and reviewing of equipment for patient use.
- To provide care and dignity to patients at all times, whilst taking into account the individual needs of the patient.
- To maintain accurate, comprehensive and up to date documentation adhering to the standards of practice determined by CCS.
- To demonstrate a high level of physical skills requiring accuracy and dexterity.
- To promote understanding of the aims of physiotherapy treatment and therefore ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
- To link with exercise referral schemes and other agencies promoting health and wellbeing to promote improved integrated care with community based provision appropriate to the needs of the population, taking into account local deprivation and travel plan issues.
- To demonstrate confidence in reporting regularly on patient progress and non-clinical incidents. Support takes the form of regular formal and informal training and feedback sessions. Access to advice and support from HCPC registered physiotherapists is available on a regular basis.
- To be responsible for the safe and competent use of gym equipment, patient appliances and aids used by patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Exercise Instructor qualification - premier training or YMCA level 3
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. NVQ/REPs Level 3 with evidence of an anatomy/physiology base
- Evidence of training in rehabilitation/exercise prescription
Desirable
- A sports/physiology related degree
- Evidence of managing patients in group based exercise classes
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
- GP exercise referral qualification
- Knowledge of Strength and Conditioning and/or working towards an UK SCA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of rehabilitation or gym instructor, delivering exercise based programs on an individual and/or class based level
- Experience of working in community environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting (ideally NHS)
- In stock taking and ordering
- Experience and evidence of working on service improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Exercise Instructor qualification - premier training or YMCA level 3
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. NVQ/REPs Level 3 with evidence of an anatomy/physiology base
- Evidence of training in rehabilitation/exercise prescription
Desirable
- A sports/physiology related degree
- Evidence of managing patients in group based exercise classes
- Evidence of CPD portfolio
- GP exercise referral qualification
- Knowledge of Strength and Conditioning and/or working towards an UK SCA qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of rehabilitation or gym instructor, delivering exercise based programs on an individual and/or class based level
- Experience of working in community environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting (ideally NHS)
- In stock taking and ordering
- Experience and evidence of working on service improvement projects
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).
