Integrated Rehabilitation Assistant

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team. In this pivotal role, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients, assessing their needs and implementing tailored exercise programmes. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with cardiac and respiratory conditions. This position not only offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a rewarding environment but also emphasizes a commitment to inclusivity and professional growth. If you're passionate about patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for diversity

Generous leave policies

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in rehabilitation and knowledge of managing cardiac and respiratory conditions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver community-based Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation programmes.
• Assess patients and supervise group exercise classes.

Skills

Rehabilitation experience

Knowledge of respiratory and cardiac conditions

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Ability to work alone

Flexibility in working environment

Education

NVQ level 3 Personal trainer

Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology

ECDL

Job description

As part of the Berkshire West Community Respiratory Service, you will provide high quality, evidence-based care for patients undertaking Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehabilitation. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating exercise programmes according to the needs of the referred individuals. You will be based in the community (at leisure centres/community centres or at the client’s home) as a lone worker and with other members of the multidisciplinary team.

As a team player, you will be working within the Cardiac and Respiratory Specialist Services (CARSS) including the Respiratory Services (and Pulmonary Rehabilitation) Heart Function Service and Cardiac Rehabilitation, all based at Coley Clinic. Your energy and drive will be rewarded with the support of a dedicated team that strives to create a progressive, friendly and considerate environment.

Main duties of the job

1. Work as part of an integrated team providing community-based Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
2. Work as part of the Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team to deliver the rehab programmes including assessment of patients and supervision of group exercise classes.
3. Provide Home Exercise Programmes for those who are unable to attend the community-based programme.

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The 3 “must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Previous experience within rehabilitation
• Knowledge of the management of respiratory and cardiac conditions
• Good organisational, communication and time management skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

• NVQ level 3 Personal trainer
• Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Exercise Physiology, registered as a British Association of Sport and Exercise (BASES Certified Practitioner)
• ECDL

Continuous Professional Development

• Evidence of Statutory and Mandatory Courses

Previous Experience

• Working with patients suffering from a cardiac or respiratory condition
• Experience with older people with medical conditions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate interest in working with older people and those with cardiac or respiratory conditions
• Ability to demonstrate the needs of patients/clients with long-term conditions
• Ability to travel to a variety of settings
• Ability to work alone
• Demonstrates flexibility in working environment
• Experience of promoting health

Additional Requirements

• Ability to Drive
• Have use of a car

These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role.

At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note we may close positions before the advertised date.

Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement.

No agencies, please.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Name: Maria Nogueira Job title: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07768 916292