Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the multi-disciplinary cardiovascular rehabilitation team. The team delivers a multi modal approach with individualised programmes of care developed with the patients and their families.
The post would be suited to someone who is currently working within the exercise sector but wishes to move into an exercise role within the NHS or an individual who has recently completed a course in exercise.
You will receive support and guidance from a very experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated multidisciplinary team with plenty of opportunity for personal development.
The candidate must be organised and possess excellent communication skills in order to support the delivery of the service across primary and secondary care.
This a community post requiring travel across Salford, the post holder should hold a full driving licence and suitable vehicle for work purposes.
Please ensure you read the person specification carefully before applying to ensure you fully meet the criteria required for the post and can demonstrate on your application form.
Please note if a large number of applications are received the post may be subject to an earlier closing date than initially advertised.
For an informal discussion please contact: Karen Cook Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Manager - Andrew Battersby Senior Exercise Physiologist
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the post will involve assisting exercise staff in the administration and organisation of group exercise classes, functional exercise assessments and individual patient treatment plans.
You will assist in the management and organisation of work as required including ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and undertake a variety of patient clerical and house-keeping duties.
You will play a role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff and contribute to effective multi-disciplinary team working.
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of level 2 Exercise and Fitness Qualification,Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or Specifically equivalent exercise/physiotherapy related qualification
- Specialist exercise instructor for Cardiac Disease Qualification or willingness to work towards and successfully complete in an agreed time frame
Desirable
- Evidence of further study in sport and exercise science /exercise physiology /physiotherapy related subject
Knowledge,Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the field of health and exercise
- Experience of working as part of a team and independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a Cardiovascular Rehabilitation setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work with the ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate time management and organisations skills
- Ability to respond and cope well with change within the service
- Good IT skills with proven ability to use a range of programmes including word,excel and outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of level 2 Exercise and Fitness Qualification,Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral or Specifically equivalent exercise/physiotherapy related qualification
- Specialist exercise instructor for Cardiac Disease Qualification or willingness to work towards and successfully complete in an agreed time frame
Desirable
- Evidence of further study in sport and exercise science /exercise physiology /physiotherapy related subject
Knowledge,Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the field of health and exercise
- Experience of working as part of a team and independently
Desirable
- Knowledge of working in the NHS
- Experience of working within a Cardiovascular Rehabilitation setting
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Full UK driving license with willingness to use own car for work with the ability to travel to different geographical locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate time management and organisations skills
- Ability to respond and cope well with change within the service
- Good IT skills with proven ability to use a range of programmes including word,excel and outlook
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).
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).