Wellness and Activity Officer/Exercise Practitioner
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced exercise practitioner to work alongside the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation teams.
It is an opportunity to work across both specialties and support the further development of the services within South Tyneside. There are well-established services in both areas, within hospital site and community site with plans to develop further in the community taking the service closer to the clients and reduce health inequalities.
We look forward to applicants who are passionate about supporting people with long-term conditions, to lead a healthier life.
Main duties of the job
1. To support and develop both Pulmonary and Cardiac rehabilitation services in South Tyneside according to National Guidance.
2. To support clients with long-term conditions to live a healthier lifestyle.
3. Lead the exercise component of Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitations considering differing abilities, self-management, and knowledge.
4. We offer classes in varying locations and will develop more into the community, closer to the clients' homes.
5. The service currently runs 8-5 Monday-Friday with flexibility to possibly develop both teams further.
6. We offer great CPD and are willing to support applicants in future training.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award-winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation, and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness, and civility and promote a compassionate, caring, and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of people's race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, and in particular those from under-represented groups. Looking after our workforce's health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high-quality education, training, career progression, and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support, and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.
Job responsibilities
1. Delivery of a programme of exercise to those referred to Pulmonary and Cardiac Rehabilitation services to undertake assessment, conducting inductions to the service rehabilitation environment, goal settings, and where appropriate, one-to-one and class instruction.
2. Promoting the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyle (e.g., smoking cessation or nutrition) to patients/clients, through education, in one-to-one or group sessions, specific to their diagnosis.
3. To work currently over 5 days, 9-5, with the flexibility to cover a 7-day service if required.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of direct delivery of physical activity to groups and individuals with varying needs and abilities.
* Experience of working with individuals with low, moderate, and high-risk factors for exercise/rehabilitation.
* Experience of advising individuals in relation to lifestyle and wellness.
* Knowledge of the principles of exercise programming and design.
Qualifications
* Recognised GP referral accreditation course or equivalent (NOC/NVQ Level 3).
* NOS/NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Teaching Exercise and Fitness (for example, RSA/OCR Gym Instructor or Exercise to Music).
* Be on the register of Exercise Professionals as a Level 4 Advanced Instructor.
* BACPR qualification or equivalent experience.
* Level 4 pulmonary rehabilitation qualification (consideration may be given to persons working towards or with a willingness to work towards).
Skills & Knowledge
* Ability to organise workload, prioritise competing demands, and work under pressure.
* Good communication skills, maintaining professional behaviour at all times.
* Knowledge and skills in using motivational interviewing and behaviour change techniques.
* Ability to work on own initiative or as a member of the team.
* Excellent IT and computer skills including in-depth knowledge of current technology and audio-visual equipment to support documentation of interventions on the specified clinical system (meditech) and to support the remote delivery of exercise classes using digital solutions e.g., Microsoft Teams or willing to learn.
* Comprehensive physiological assessment skills e.g., calculating body mass index, and health screening and appraisal.
* Good knowledge of anatomy and physical relative to physical activity.
Physical Skills
* Meet the travel requirement of the role i.e., to be able to travel to main hospital and community sites during contracted working hours, along with transporting any professional equipment that may be required to carry out the role.
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.
Employer name
South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
£26,530 to £29,114 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS
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