Job summary
The Exercise Physiologist will play a key role in the Community Respiratory Teams (CRS) across the West Sussex , providing Pulmonary Rehabilitation (PR) services to our patients, both through face-to-face classes, virtually and in the home of the patient.
Our PR programmes and promotion of active lifestyles can make a significant difference to the lives of individuals with chronic lung disease, and the post holder will play a key part in triage, assessment, treatment delivery and post program assessment.
The post holder will work with each patient individually to gain an understanding of their condition and requirements and how PR and engaging in active lifestyle changes will support them to make the very best of living with a long-term pulmonary condition.
Main duties of the job
Exercise Physiologist
The post holder will work with each patient individually to gain an understanding of their condition and requirements and how PR and engaging in active lifestyle changes will support them to make the very best of living with a long-term pulmonary condition.
About us
As the largest provider of community healthcare services in Sussex, our teams help people to plan for and manage changes to their health, supporting patients and their families to live more independently. We employ over 5,000 full and part time staff, and provide community services to a population of 1.3 million people.
Each year our dedicated clinicians see adult or child patients more than 2.6 million times, caring for people from their earliest moments right up to the final stages of their life.
SCFT teams deliver a range of health and care services to more than 9,000 people every day, working in care homes, clinics, intermediate care units, people's own homes, GP surgeries, schools and other community venues across the region.
Our vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community and achieving the highest level of service is our top priority.We develop and nurture our staff, and recognise that they are our greatest asset.
We give them clear career pathways, support their wellbeing, recognise and value their diversity and provide them with the leadership, skills and knowledge they need to deliver the best care for our patients now and in the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to at all times.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties associated with PR/implementing an exercise programme as an autonomous practitioner, linking with senior staff for support as required
To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care
Take professional and legal accountability and management of clinical risk for all aspects of own work
To become familiar with the use of SystmOne and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
Maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with trust guidelines.
To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
To assist with the efficient running of the PR service by prioritising the daily workload and adhering to system processes where appropriate.
To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge into practice within ones area of responsibility.
To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To conduct self in a professional manner and act as a role model to at all times.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties associated with PR/implementing an exercise programme as an autonomous practitioner, linking with senior staff for support as required
To ensure all patients receive appropriate and individualised care
Take professional and legal accountability and management of clinical risk for all aspects of own work
To become familiar with the use of SystmOne and any other computerised systems integral to the running of the department.
Maintain patient records accurately and legibly in accordance with trust guidelines.
To ensure that all data entered onto any databases are performed in a timely and accurate manner and that statistical records and audits are produced when required.
To assist with the efficient running of the PR service by prioritising the daily workload and adhering to system processes where appropriate.
To effectively, promptly, and professionally respond to emergency situations maintaining control and requesting assistance as necessary.
To remain up to date with latest trends in clinical physiology translating these into practice and transferring this knowledge into practice within ones area of responsibility.
To participate in the in-house training and technical competency log within the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with the RCCP
- Degree in Exercise physiology/Sport and Exercise sciences
Desirable
- Membership of relevant clinical interest groups eg BACPR, BASES, REPs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the application of exercise physiology in regards to exercise assessment and training.
- Knowledge of exercise training in relation to cardiorespiratory disease
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
- Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to motivate others to participate in exercise and be able educate regarding the benefits of exercise therapy.
- The ability to perform and demonstrate a range of exercises for those attending clinical sessions
- Experience in the safe and correct use of a range of exercise equipment.
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a wider team
- Excellent communication skills.
- Well-developed IT skills across a range of applications
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within exercise physiology.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licences with business insurance for work travel
- To value and promote equality and diversity, ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and individual differences are respected
Desirable
- To have a personal interest in fitness and healthy, active lifestyles and actively promote these values.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Professional registration
Essential
- Current registration with the RCCP
- Degree in Exercise physiology/Sport and Exercise sciences
Desirable
- Membership of relevant clinical interest groups eg BACPR, BASES, REPs
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of the application of exercise physiology in regards to exercise assessment and training.
- Knowledge of exercise training in relation to cardiorespiratory disease
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant postgraduate courses/CPD in Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
- Good clinical reasoning skills based on evidence and current research.
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to motivate others to participate in exercise and be able educate regarding the benefits of exercise therapy.
- The ability to perform and demonstrate a range of exercises for those attending clinical sessions
- Experience in the safe and correct use of a range of exercise equipment.
- Ability to work well individually and as part of a wider team
- Excellent communication skills.
- Well-developed IT skills across a range of applications
Desirable
- Evidence of presentation and teaching skills within exercise physiology.
Other
Essential
- Hold a full UK driving licences with business insurance for work travel
- To value and promote equality and diversity, ensuring that individuals are treated fairly and individual differences are respected
Desirable
- To have a personal interest in fitness and healthy, active lifestyles and actively promote these values.
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).
