Clinical Exercise Specialist

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT); Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an individual to deliver falls prevention exercise classes to older adults. Applicants must have a strong interest in promoting physical activity and hold a full UK driving license. This fixed-term role will involve working closely with the Senior Clinical Exercise Specialist and offering training for professionals. This is a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required.
• Experience in delivering exercise classes to older adults.
• Ability to monitor and support exercise programmes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality falls prevention exercise classes.
• Support the Senior Clinical Exercise Specialist.
• Provide training for exercise and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong interest in falls prevention

Behaviour change encouragement

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Stuck in a rut? Looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a motivated individual to inspire and deliver high-quality, evidence-based falls prevention exercise classes to older adults. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in promoting falls prevention and encouraging behaviour change related to physical activity. This fixed-term role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Please note: For this role, you must be able to travel independently around the county, meeting strict deadlines. You need to hold a full UK driving licence* and have access to a vehicle. Public transport is not suitable for this role due to reliability issues. Please confirm in your application that you meet these criteria.

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Clinical Exercise Specialist to monitor and support the delivery of evidence-based strength and balance exercise programmes for falls prevention across health, statutory, and voluntary organisations within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

They will assist in providing high-standard falls prevention exercise training for both exercise and healthcare professionals, acting as a source of expertise, support, and advice for staff delivering these programmes.

Additional Information:

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Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to high-quality, compassionate health and social care to improve the wellbeing of those we serve. Our services span inpatient, primary care, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, substance misuse, social care, and research.

We aim to recruit high-calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all community sectors, especially under-represented groups, including disabled people, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date if sufficient applications are received.

Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor all roles. If sponsorship is not available for this role, applications from non-sponsoring candidates will be rejected.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Annami Palmer
• Job Title: Falls Prevention Clinical Lead
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]