Job summary
- Main area
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 26 hours per week
- Job ref
- 152-C014.24
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Wareham Hospital
- Town
- Wareham,
- Salary
- £25,147 - £27,596 p.a
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Fitness instructor
Band 4
The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.
Job overview
Pulmonary Rehabilitation is recognised nationally as an intervention that improves lives and demonstrates lasting benefits to patients with pulmonary disease. We are looking for a qualified Fitness Instructor to join our dynamic cross county service.
Our Dorset Service has been designed to offer a robust twice weekly face to face programs in a number of venues but we also offer remote versions to increase the opportunity for pulmonary patients to access this beneficial service.
It is an exciting time for the service as we are evolving and there are ample opportunities to use your skills and knowledge to deliver an intervention that is proven to improve patient's health and wellbeing
The post-holder will be prescribing individualised exercise programmes and be continually assessing and progressing and giving onward lifestyle changes discussions. They will participate in NRAP audit and support the service to achieve full PRSAS accreditation.
Main duties of the job
Assist in holistic assessment of the individual
Prescribing individualised exercise programmes with continual assessment and progression and onward lifestyle changes.
Record outcomes accordingly on our electronic patient record.
Liaise with Patients and their family .
Assist in audits/ accreditation
Preparation of the the exercise area.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership with The Princes Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact [email protected] to access the support.
Person specification
Knowledge, Skills & training
Essential criteria
- Level 3 Advanced Fitness/Gym Instructor, plus knowledge to diploma level or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Referral Programme Consultation /exercise referral Qualification
Job specific experience
Essential criteria
- Ability to work single handed with individuals/groups within a supportive environment. Able to demonstrate skills to work with groups
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with older people
- Experience with respiratory conditions
- Health/social care/experience
Information technology
Essential criteria
- Basic Knowledge of word processing
Personal Qualities/ Attibutes
Essential criteria
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Business travel
Essential criteria
- Subject to the provisions of the Equality Act, able to travel using own vehicle on Trust business.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Vicki Sawyer
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07796177953
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