
Rehabilitation Specialist
Derby Hospital | Physiotherapy | Permanent | Part-Time
Up to £27,985.32 per annum (pro-rata), depending on experience
18 hours per week
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We are looking for aRehabilitation Specialistto help us build a healthier nation at our Derby Hospitalwho will deliver Nuffield HealthRehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. This role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long-term vision for clinicalrehabilitation and will require theRehabilitation Specialistto undertake remote (digital) and in person facilitation of exercise, emotion wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants recovery. The pathway will involveweekly 1to1s, group exercise classes (virtual and in person), promote goal setting and self-directed activity.
You willdemonstrateleadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self-motived. As part of this role, you will work collaboratively onsite, centrally and with our Charity team and our beneficiaries. You will need excellent IT skills and hold a Level 3 Personal trainer qualification which is essential for the role. Ideally you will havepreviousexperience working in aRehabilitation Specialistposition and an understanding ofrehabilitation, along with potentially aBsc(Hons) in SportsRehabilitation (desired not essential).
AsaRehabilitation Specialistyou will:
Organise and run a series of rolling 12-weekrehabilitation programmes.
Facilitate and deliver both live stream and in person group exercise classes, with people that have varying degrees of abilities and physical function.
Be able to promote self-directed activity using pre-recorded on demand classes and a journal which will aid in the participants being able to self-manage their condition after the 12-week Programme.
Capability to re-calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvementsdemonstratedby changes in both effort and performance.
Identifyany deterioration of participants and ifnecessaryfollow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specifictimeframeand that outcome data is accurately captured, which is essential in supporting our Charitable Purpose and tracking and monitoringparticipantsprogress.
Engage in 1to1 telephone conversations each week with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short term and long-term goals, understanding restrictions,monitoringprogress,understandingand offering emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self-directed activity.
Skillsrequired
Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Organisational ability
Effective decision-making skills
Time and resource management
Experience working with vulnerable adults
Qualifications showing good English and number skills
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Nuffield Health Derby Hospital
The Nuffield Health Derby Hospital is a modern, purpose-built hospital with 38 en-suite beds, three operating theatres, and together with a comprehensive range of outpatient services.
The Radiology department is a small but busy department covering general radiographic procedures, theatre, ultrasound, MRI and CT. Set in beautiful grounds, we’re about 3 miles from the city centre, within easy reach of all major roads and bus routes.
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