Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Exercise Physiologist to lead a clinic for individuals with long-term health conditions. You will manage operations, supervise students, and contribute to research collaborations. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and experience in exercise prescription and behaviour change strategies. Competitive salary and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Pension contributions

Discounted gym access

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience providing exercise prescriptions.
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Excellent operational and inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the exercise clinic.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the service.
• Supervise students delivering the clinic services.

Skills

Exercise prescription

Behaviour change strategies

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Research management

Education

Honours degree in Sport and Exercise Science

Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology

AHCS Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: The candidate will lead the development, implementation and evaluation of an LJMU based physical activity and exercise clinic for individuals with long‑term health conditions. The candidate will work closely with academics within the Research Institute for Sport and exercises sciences to deliver this student supported clinic. The candidate will explore in collaboration with our clinical healthcare partners new funding opportunities for more clinical exercise service provision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day implementation of the clinic/service
• Supervise and direct the service delivery of the clinic by students or employed staff
• Conduct and interpret physiological and psychological specific assessments
• Prescribe and deliver physical activity and exercise interventions for individuals with long‑term conditions and provide support throughout the intervention to patients and students
• Devise and implement an evaluation process to ensure the clinic/service is meeting the key performance indicators required
• Assisting with any financial administration associated with the clinic/service
• Liaising with researchers, both internally and externally, and collaborating to execute research deliverables
• Identify and contribute to the process of securing funds for clinical exercise provision for long‑term conditions
• Identify learning needs of students and define appropriate learning objectives
• Contribute to assessing the work and progress of students and provide timely and constructive feedback
• Supervise and provide support and guidance for work based learning and placement activities
• Contribute to module/programme development and curriculum review

Teaching and Learning

• Continually update knowledge and understanding in Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Translate knowledge of advances in the Clinical Exercise Physiology into delivery of clinic/service
• Conduct individual and/or collaborative research projects
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop knowledge exchange activities establishing research and educational links with industry to influence public policy and the professions

Research and Scholarship

• Plan and manage delivery of the clinic/service
• Perform appropriate administrative tasks associated with teaching and scholarship activities
• Contribute to the accreditation of courses, quality assurance and enhancement processes

Leadership and Management

• Contribute to a supportive working environment and develop productive working relationships with other team members
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings
• Contribute to wider school/university activities e.g. open days, student welcome, graduation and clearing events
• Build internal and external links to enhance own teaching and learning activity
• Participate in institutional widening participation and outreach activities
• Act as an ambassador for the University in all interactions with current and prospective students, staff, visitors to the University, external partners, media and general public
• Promote the University’s values of an inclusive and diverse community
• Any other duties commensurate with the grade as deemed necessary by the Director of School
• A commitment to LJMU’s values and regulations and Equality and Diversity Policy
• Liverpool John Moores University recognises and is aware of its Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities; the post holder is required to minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of LJMU’s Environment and Sustainability Policy
• The post-holder’s mandatory Health and Safety responsibilities, which have been agreed by the University’s Strategic Management Team, are contained in Section 2 of the University’s Safety Management Code of Practice MCP1 Organisation for the Implementation of the Health and Safety Policy
• For some of your activity, from time to time, you may be required to contribute to externally funded projects such as research or EU projects

Citizenship

• Promote the University’s values of an inclusive and diverse community

Policy and Statutory

• IntroductionThe person specification describes the skills, experience, knowledge and aptitude required to perform the duties of this post effectively. The order of the criteria listed should not be taken to imply their relative importance
• Paid and unpaid experience may both be relevant

Qualifications

• Honours degree (1st or 2:1) in Sport and Exercise Science (or Application related subject)
• Master’s degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology (or relevant related Application subject)
• AHCS Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist or evidence of Application suitability to apply for AHCS registration
• 2‑3 years’ experience of providing exercise/physical activity application prescription, delivery and behaviour change strategies to individuals with long‑term conditions
• 2‑3 years’ experience of providing behaviour change strategies to individuals with long‑term conditions
• 2‑3 years’ experience of fitness and functional assessment in individuals with long‑term conditions
• Ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise students, and supervise students in applied clinical form/interview
• Excellent operational skills indicative of ability to work independently and as part of a research team
• Excellent inter‑personal skills indicative of ability to engage enthusiastically with new challenges, teamwork, problem solving and ability to work with a wide variety of people in challenging situations
• Experience of structuring patient care from clinical, minimum requirements evidence PhD in relevant discipline
• Capacity to design and lead exercise and PA studies
• Demonstrate research project management skills
• Experience of recruiting participants with long‑term conditions
• Experience of quantitative and/or qualitative data collection and analysis
• Previous academic publications and conference communications
• Experience of teaching/delivering content in exercise physiology
• Experience of using mobile health technologies to support and manage exercise/physical activity
• Experience of evaluating service delivery or interventions, including analysis of outcome/impact data

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £38,784 – £46,049 per annum
• Financial benefits: Competitive salaries based on a low contractual 35 hour working week. 17.5% employer contributions to pensions for non‑academic staff enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). 28.68% employer contribution to pensions for teaching staff enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS).
• Work life balance: Excellent annual leave provision. 30 days for support staff and 35 days for staff and senior managers grade 8 and above. 8 UK bank holidays and up to 5 University closure days between Christmas and New Year.
• Family friendly policies and a range of benefits to support including job‑shares, flexible working hours and part‑time roles where possible.
• Health and wellbeing: Regular wellbeing support initiatives throughout the year. Access to a trained counsellor via Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Plus a programme of activities and range of support and resources to help look after your mental and physical wellbeing.
• Career Benefits: Continuous development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and meet your career ambitions, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Making a difference: LJMU Climate Action – be at the forefront of initiatives to tackle climate change.
• Share experiences and challenge unfair practices with our Diversity and Inclusion Staff Networks.
• Opportunity to volunteer at graduation ceremonies, clearing and open days.
• Discounts and other benefits: A reward and benefits platform, giving savings on day‑today purchases across a range of retail outlets.
• Interest free loans repayable across twelve monthly instalments, including loans for annual travel season tickets and cycle to work scheme.
• Massively discounted gym and fitness classes at the University Sport Building.