Wellness and Activity Officer/Exercise Practitioner

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Part Time-18 hours per week

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 specialities 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 support people with long term conditions, to lead a healthier life.

Main duties of the job

To support and develop both Pulmonary and Cardiac rehabilitation services in South Tyneside according to National Guidance.

To support clients with long term conditions to live a healthier lifestyle.

Lead the exercise component of Cardiac and Pulmonary rehabilitations considering differing abilities, self-management, and knowledge.

We offer currently classes in varying locations and will develop more into the community, closer to the clients homes.

The service currently runs 8-5 Monday-Friday with flexibility to possibly develop both teams further.

We offer great CPD and willing to support applicants to in future training etc

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 peoples 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 workforces 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.

Date posted

30 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year PRO RATA FOR PART TIME HOURS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-MDAHP-0724-58

Job locations

South Tyneside Nhs Foundation Trust

Harton Lane

South Shields

Tyne And Wear

NE34 0PL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

Delivery of a programme of exercise to those referred to Pulmonary and CardiacRehabilitation services to undertake assessment, conducting inductions to the servicerehabilitation environment, goal settings and where appropriate, one to one and classinstruction.

Promoting the benefits of physical activity and healthy lifestyle (e.g smoking cessation ornutrition) to patient/clients, through education, in one to one or group sessions, specific totheir diagnosis.

To work currently over 5days, 9-5, with the flexibility to cover a 7 day service if required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description for full details

To work currently over 5days, 9-5, with the flexibility to cover a 7 day service if required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Essential

Recognised GP referral accreditation course or equivalent (NOC/NVQ Level3).
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

Essential

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 changes 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

Essential

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.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

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

Essential

Recognised GP referral accreditation course or equivalent (NOC/NVQ Level3).
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

Essential

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 changes 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

Essential

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.