Long Term Conditions Exercise Specialist

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated, professional, and caring individual who holds a specialist Level 4 qualification from the British Association for Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation (BACPR) and Level 2 gym instructors or equivalent qualification. We have a vacancy of up to 10 hours per week which will be worked over 2-4 days (Monday - Friday 8-4 pm). This post is ideal for a freelance Level 4 instructor. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team delivering evidence-based cardiovascular rehabilitation across two well-equipped outpatient sites -- the Centre for Exercise and Health (Coventry) and St Cross Hospital (Rugby).The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting patients along their recovery pathway, helping them to achieve optimal health and wellbeing following cardiac events or procedures.

Please only apply for this post if you meet the essential criteria of the job specification.

Please be advised that sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Secondment will be considered for internal candidates - If you are successful after interview, you must obtain approval from your current line manager to accept the offer.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Main duties of the job

• Demonstrate a range of aerobic and strengthening exercises using gymnasium equipment to individuals with cardiopulmonary disease and related long term conditions.
• Supervise and instruct patients with long term conditions (CHD, CHF, COPD, VAD) whilst undertaking rehabilitation exercises within a gymnasium environment, evaluating physiological data to amend exercise intensity.
• Lead a variety of exercise classes for individuals and their partners attending community maintenance rehabilitation exercise programmes for patients with long term conditions.
• Teach patients with long term conditions on self-management skills using motivational interviewing and goal setting techniques, occasionally dealing with distressed patients andtheir carers.
• Prepare and deliver holistic health promotion and patient education programmes for individuals and their carers enrolled on long term chronic conditions rehabilitation programmes
• Contribute to the administration/clerical duties and day to day running of a comprehensive long term conditions rehabilitation programme, including general care of the department, gym areas and equipment, data management, financial procedures, and stock controls.

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

About us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.