About this role
Job summary
We have a new opportunity for an exercise practitioner to join our multidisciplinary, Cardiac Rehabilitation team, supporting Cardiac Rehabilitation classes across York, Selby and South Hambleton and Ryedale Community Services.
We are seeking an experienced clinician with past experience of working within Cardiology speciality, to undertake a high standard of assessment, education and rehabilitation for patients within the service.
For further information about the role, please contact either:
Becky AHP Team Manager, Community Specialist Services (please add Beckys details)
Or
Vicki Cass, Community Cardiology Team Leader, on Tel: 01904 725821 or mobile 07971 986289
Main duties of the job
To work in a static role, of therapy provision within the multidisciplinary Cardiac Rehabilitation service, contributing to a high standard of therapeutic rehabilitation within the Trust.
The successful candidate will be embedded within the Cardiac Rehabilitation Service, assessing, educating and supporting patients who have experienced a cardiac event, to engage in exercise interventions.
About us
Trust Information Pack:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
The ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day is required for this vacancy. Access to a vehicle that can be used for business purposes and hold a full and valid driving licence (role will involve travel to numerous addresses that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) is required.
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[email protected].
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
oExperience working with patients who have had a cardiac event or other long-term conditions, either voluntary or paid. Experience of working as part of a team.
Desirable
oAwareness of NICE guidelines relevant to area of work.
Qualifications and Training Essential
oDegree level qualification e.g. BSc Sports and Exercise Science (or equivalent).
Desirable
oUp to date Specialist Exercise Instructor qualification
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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York Locality
York
YO31 8HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)