Exercise Rehab Instructor

Job summary

The Musculoskeletal outpatients team have an exciting opportunity for two exercise rehabilitation Instructors to join our team in our New Forest and Fareham localities. Our service believes in educating & empowering patients to manage their MSK problems for the longer term & our rehab team form a big part of this.

The successful candidate will be autonomous in the prescription, delivery, & progression of rehabilitation programmes (including 1:1 & group sessions) for patients as well as the delivery of shockwave therapy. They will work cohesively with the local MSK service to deliver a holistic programme that is patient centred.

You will work as part of an innovative, enthusiastic, & supportive team. This role is suitable to newly qualified or experienced fitness instructors, or equivalent, wishing to specialise in musculoskeletal healthcare, there will be a requirement to travel to other departments within the patch.

We are committed to continued professional development & promote evidence-based practice to deliver a high standard of care across the service. There is an extensive development programme in place for all staff including regular supervision, departmental & in-service training programmes, & Trust-Wide Study days.

Please note arrangement of an informal visit/informal chat prior to interview is an essential part of the shortlisting process, please contact Brendan Cafferkey (MSK Team Lead) on B to arrange a chat or an informal visit.

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate, conduct and progress rehabilitation programmes (including 1:1 and group classes) for patients both independently and under the guidance of the Physiotherapists.

To be responsible for delivery of shockwave therapy for patients who have been referred internally for this.

To be responsible for the diary management of their classes/patients

To be a resource for the continued training to physiotherapy staff in the use of safe and effective exercise rehabilitation.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

/ Fitness Instructor or equivalent and/or equivalent NVQ or Personal trainer Master Diploma or NVQ equivalent. / RSA Fitness Instructor or equivalent

Desirable

Please see attachments for further details

Experience

Essential

Please see attachments for further details

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