Job summary
Are you passionate and have experience in prehabilitation/rehabilitation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Exercise and Physical Activity Therapist to join our team. This is an innovative post supported by Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity and has funding for 18 months, with the aim to make it a substantive post. The successful candidate will take the lead in establishing and maintaining the service that seeks to improve the physical activity, exercise tolerance and engagement of children & young people with a haematological or oncological diagnosis.
The post holder will make meaningful relationships with children and families who require compassion and expert advice throughout their journey, ensuring we show our Trust values to every patient - Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate. If you are a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic Exercise and Physical Activity Therapist who enjoys working with children and young people and you are looking for a new challenge then come and join our amazing team!
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have a BSc in Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science/Sport and Exercise Therapy or equivalent.
The post holder will support the development and implementation of a working model that seeks to improve the physical activity, exercise tolerance and engagement of children & young people (C&YP) with a haematological or oncological diagnosis under the care of Birmingham Children's Hospital.
The post holder will manage an independent case load of patients referred directly for exercise and physical activity therapy.
The post holder will develop and deliver practical exercise sessions for inpatients and outpatients with single or groups of C&YP, face to face or virtually.
The post holder will implement initiatives to promote physical activity and be an advocate for change.
The post holder will help to record activity, outcomes and changes through service evaluation and audit.
About us
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.
Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.
We are one of the largest Principal Treatment Centres for Paediatric Cancer in the country. We are one of two national centres for treating Retinoblastoma and have one of the largest Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant Units in the country. The Haematology and Oncology Service is housed within our bespoke state of the art building, Waterfall House and our services are delivered over two floors and includes an outpatients department and inpatient wards.
Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Womens and Childrens NHS Foundation Trust.
When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).
Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science/ Sport and Exercise Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing
- Completion of Level 4 CanRehab course
- GP Exercise referral qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering prehabilitation/rehabilitation sessions to individuals or group based scenarios
- Experience of helping people to improve their health and wellbeing
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with children of differing ages
- Experience in consultation, goal setting and negotiation
Desirable
- NHS clinical experience
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
- Experience of working with people who have had cancer
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to clinically reason with patients
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Evidence of good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit/research projects
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise case load
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Ability to use own initiative and have sound organisation skills
- Demonstrate sound understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Record of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and experience
- Flexible working including working in the community and non-hospital-based venues
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Interest in research, audit and developing a service
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in relevant Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science/ Sport and Exercise Therapy or equivalent
- Evidence of relevant post graduate courses or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Behavioural change training/motivational interviewing
- Completion of Level 4 CanRehab course
- GP Exercise referral qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering prehabilitation/rehabilitation sessions to individuals or group based scenarios
- Experience of helping people to improve their health and wellbeing
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with children of differing ages
- Experience in consultation, goal setting and negotiation
Desirable
- NHS clinical experience
- Experience of delivery and supervision of exercise sessions for those with long term conditions
- Experience of working with people who have had cancer
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to recognise own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to clinically reason with patients
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Evidence of good communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit/research projects
Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to prioritise case load
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously
- Ability to use own initiative and have sound organisation skills
- Demonstrate sound understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Record of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of data collection and analysis
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Flexible attitude, motivated and committed to improving patient care and experience
- Flexible working including working in the community and non-hospital-based venues
- Willing to participate in personal development
- Interest in research, audit and developing a service
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Birmingham Children's Hospital
Steelhouse Lane
Birmingham
B4 6NH
Employer's website
https://bwc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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