About this role
Job summary
Are you looking to join a dynamic, forward thinking department and apply your skills to a clinical setting? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an exercise specialist to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service.
This post is suitable for qualified exercise instructors who have an interest in delivering cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation. Previous NHS experience is desirable but not essential.
Training and support will be provided to help you develop the relevant skills.
Applicants must also have good written and spoken English.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be based with our CREST team working within the hospital and various community locations. The role will comprise of running classes for patients and conducting 1:1 assessments, as well as assisting the team with administration tasks as they arise
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.
We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.
To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide exercise prescription and delivery within the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Service, as part of the multidisciplinary team without direct supervision, according to team/department standards and protocols.
To maintain a high standard of exercise prescription for patients recovering from cardiac events or those who have long term cardiac and respiratory conditions.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 3 Fitness Instructor or Exercise Referral Instructor (equivalent to NVQ3). Member of Register of Exercise Professionals. Level 4 Specialist Instructor Qualification in Cardiac Rehab (equivalent to HNC).
Desirable
REPs Level 4 Certificate for Chronic Respiratory Disease.
Knowledge Essential
Experience of leading and delivering group exercise sessions.
Desirable
Experience of working within the NHS. Experience of providing training and mentoring to junior / new colleagues. Knowledge and experience of exercise prescription to people with long term conditions. Knowledge and experience of assessing levels of cardiovascular fitness (functional capacity testing- walking or cycle tests). Knowledge of hospital systems i.e. Cerner. Knowledge of GP referral for exercise schemes.
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.
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 Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Guildford
GU2 7XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)