Pulmonary, Heart Failure and Long Covid Rehab Technical Instructor
The closing date is 24 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor to join our excellent community pulmonary, heart failure and long covid rehabilitation team.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team and be supported by the Rehabilitation Team Lead, Clinical Specialists and other Rehabilitation Clinicians.
The role involves the delivery of community based rehabilitation classes across Leicestershire. This includes completing patient assessments and walking tests and assisting clinicians with the delivery of group exercise and education sessions.
The Community Rehabilitation Team is currently going through an exciting period of service development and growth so this position is an excellent opportunity for someone to join the team and grow and develop alongside it.
The post is permanent and will involve travel across Leicestershire to provide rehabilitation in several locations. It is essential that you hold a full UK valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes.
Main duties of the job
- The role predominantly involves working closely with patients in an exercise class setting but also includes some responsibility for the administrative aspects of pulmonary, heart failure and long covid rehabilitation.
- Applicants need to be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and need to demonstrate they are hardworking and conscientious as well as friendly and approachable.
- Some basic knowledge of pulmonary, and/or cardiac, long covid rehabilitation is expected and experience of working with members of the public is essential.
- Previous experience of working in a health care or exercise setting is essential as is previous experience of working in a team.
About us
We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
004784
Job locations
Syston Health Centre
Melton Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 2EQ
Employer details
Employer name
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Syston Health Centre
Melton Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE7 2EQ
Employer's website
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