Nuffield Health

Rehabilitation Specialist

The closing date is 11 November 2025

Job summary

Job Description Rehabilitation Specialist Nuffield Health Chingford Fitness and Wellbeing Gym | Permanent | Part-Time Up to £28,972.92 pro rata depending on experience 10 hours per week

Main duties of the job

To succeed as a Rehabilitation Specialist, you will have the following skills and abilities: Leadership & influencing skills Good communicator Calm under pressure Motivational and engaging personality Self-starter with high levels of drive, energy and commitment. Strong organization skills, with ability to manage time and workload effectively. Personal values that drive performance with clarity, transparency and fairness to team colleagues. Collaborative working within our site as well as Central Operations and the Charity Team. Have an energizing impact in those around you. Excellent IT skills. Level 3 Qualified Personal Trainer.

About us

Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. From financial wellbeing support to a season ticket loan, physiotherapy, private healthcare and more. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Details

Date posted

14 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,973 to £28,973 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

JR0091601

Job locations

3 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road Chingford London E4 9EY

Chingford

E4 9EY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Rehabilitation Specialist Chingford FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part Time Up to £28,972.92 pro rata depending on experience 10 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield's long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity. You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential). As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:

  • Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
  • Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
  • Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
  • Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
  • Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
  • Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
  • Skills required:
  • Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
  • Organisational ability
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Time and resource management
  • Experience working with vulnerable adults
  • Qualifications showing good English and number skills
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Rehabilitation Specialist Chingford FWC | Fitness | Permanent | Part Time Up to £28,972.92 pro rata depending on experience 10 hours per week At Nuffield Health the UKs largest healthcare charity, everything we give our patients, members and customers would not be possible without you. Your passion, your warmth, your drive to make a difference. Whether it's driving connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building the career you want - we give you the support to do it all. Join our journey. It starts with you. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at our club. We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist who will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield's long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the Rehabilitation Specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity. You will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and an understanding of rehabilitation, along with potentially a Bsc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desired not essential). As a Rehabilitation Specialist you will:

  • Organise and run a series of rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
  • Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
  • Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
  • Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in both effort and performance.
  • Identify any deterioration of participants and if necessary follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
  • Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
  • Skills required:
  • Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
  • Organisational ability
  • Effective decision-making skills
  • Time and resource management
  • Experience working with vulnerable adults
  • Qualifications showing good English and number skills
  • Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. Here, you can choose from a range of fitness, lifestyle, health and fitness wellbeing rewards, such as free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options. At Nuffield Health, we take care of what's important to you. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Nuffield Health is the largest healthcare charity in the UK, made up of our award-winning hospitals, fitness and wellbeing centres, medical centres and workplace wellbeing services.
    • As a Rehabilitation Specialist at our Chingford Fitness and Wellbeing Gym, you will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programs utilizing the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose.

    Experience

    Essential

    • This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield's long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require you to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal settings to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1 to 1's, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal settings and self-directed activity.
    • As our Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
    • Run a series of 12-week rehabilitation programs.
    • Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people of varying abilities and physical functions.
    • Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week program
    • Be able to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on a regular improvements demonstrated be changes in effort and performance.
    • Identify any deterioration of participants and where necessary follow internal escalation processes.
    • Being able to deliver or facilitate various exercise modalities from circuit training to strength training, whilst working within people varying physical activities.
    • Be required to work flexibly and have good organizational skills to balance multiple program groups (cohorts) at once and process new referrals.
    • Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting new term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support and empowering self-directed activity.
    • Ensure that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
    • Respond to the ongoing requirements of the program to ensure successful delivery of each cohort.
    • Have experience and an understanding of rehabilitation (desired not essential)
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Nuffield Health is the largest healthcare charity in the UK, made up of our award-winning hospitals, fitness and wellbeing centres, medical centres and workplace wellbeing services.
    • As a Rehabilitation Specialist at our Chingford Fitness and Wellbeing Gym, you will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programs utilizing the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose.

    Experience

    Essential

    • This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield's long-term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require you to undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal settings to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involve weekly 1 to 1's, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal settings and self-directed activity.
    • As our Rehabilitation Specialist you will:
    • Run a series of 12-week rehabilitation programs.
    • Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people of varying abilities and physical functions.
    • Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week program
    • Be able to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on a regular improvements demonstrated be changes in effort and performance.
    • Identify any deterioration of participants and where necessary follow internal escalation processes.
    • Being able to deliver or facilitate various exercise modalities from circuit training to strength training, whilst working within people varying physical activities.
    • Be required to work flexibly and have good organizational skills to balance multiple program groups (cohorts) at once and process new referrals.
    • Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting new term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, understanding and offering emotional wellbeing support and empowering self-directed activity.
    • Ensure that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoring participants progress.
    • Respond to the ongoing requirements of the program to ensure successful delivery of each cohort.
    • Have experience and an understanding of rehabilitation (desired not essential)

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    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.

    Certificate of Sponsorship

    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).

    UK Registration

    Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road Chingford London E4 9EY

    Chingford

    E4 9EY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Nuffield Health

    Address

    3 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road Chingford London E4 9EY

    Chingford

    E4 9EY


    Employer's website

    https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer contact details

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent Acquisition

    People Services

    peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

    03001235080

    Details

    Date posted

    14 October 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £28,973 to £28,973 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    JR0091601

    Job locations

    3 Larkswood Leisure Park 175 New Road Chingford London E4 9EY

    Chingford

    E4 9EY


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