Cystic Fibrosis Exercise Practitioner
1 week ago
This is a B5 position for an Exercise Practitioner, employed as part of the Therapy services dept at UHS, and working within the Cystic Fibrosis team. The Wessex Adult Cystic Fibrosis service at Southampton cares for approximately 340 adults with CF. The post will include care of cystic fibrosis patients in an inpatient ward setting, as well as part of MDT clinics and in the community environment. The post holder will be responsible for assisting in delivery of exercise and rehabilitation and exercise testing, including CPET.
The post holder will work flexibly across the week, Monday - Friday, with a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Excellent support will be given towards continual learning and professional development to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job to the best of your ability.
About the Therapy services department
This post is part of the wider Therapy services department. You will have many opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge through our in-service training. You will be part of a large department of over 290 wte Therapy staff including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Therapy support staff.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
The post holder will liaise with the patient, family, and healthcare professionals to establish the patient’s goals, providing monitoring, motivation, and evaluation for their exercise programme. They will ensure the completion of outcome measures and other performance measures as required to ensure a high standard of patient care. The post holder will work closely with the multidisciplinary CF team, communicate clearly, and ensure patient safety.
**Responsibilities of the role**:
- Working with cystic fibrosis and other ward based respiratory patients in an inpatient, outpatient clinic and community setting.
- Completing assessment of clinical needs, exercise, including CPET and field exercise tests, and rehabilitation needs
- Prescribing and provision of exercise and rehabilitation programmes
- Motivating and encouraging patients to participate in their treatment programme within the gym, ward, and outdoor environments.
- Reviewing and progressing exercise programmes as appropriate.
- Establishing the patient’s goals, providing monitoring, motivation, and evaluation for their rehabilitation programme.
- Using and collating appropriate outcome measures with guidance from senior staff
- Communicating appropriately and effectively at all levels
- Understanding acute assessment of the medically unwell patient and be able to recognise signs of deterioration and communicate information clearly to senior staff and the medical team.
- Updating patient records with an accurate record of patient activities and statistical data as required.
- Complying with infection control policies (both local and CF Trusts guidelines).
- Degree (or equivalent) in Exercise / Sports Science, which includes the study of anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to work flexibly across the week, Monday - Friday, including weekends and Bank holidays on a roster basis.
Desirable criteria
- Hold a driving licence, to undertake community visits.
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