Post-ICU Rehab: Personalised Fitness & Recovery Coach

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in England is seeking a Physical Activity Specialist/Fitness Instructor to support patients in their recovery from critical illness. The role involves facilitating safe and effective exercise, developing personalized activity programs, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient well-being. Candidates must hold a degree in sports science or similar and have relevant practical experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Part of a supportive healthcare team

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in sports science or exercise science.
• Experience of working with clients post-acute hospital admissions.
• Experience delivering presentations to groups.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patients to engage in physical activity post critical illness.
• Develop and supervise personalised physical activity programmes.
• Conduct fitness assessments of patients post critical illness.

Skills

Experience in multi-disciplinary team

Delivering exercise to complex patient groups

Consultation and goal setting

Working with chronic conditions

Motivational interviewing

Education

Degree in sports science or exercise science

Specialist Fitness Instructor training

Job description

A leading healthcare trust in England is seeking a Physical Activity Specialist/Fitness Instructor to support patients in their recovery from critical illness. The role involves facilitating safe and effective exercise, developing personalized activity programs, and working closely with the multidisciplinary team to promote patient well-being. Candidates must hold a degree in sports science or similar and have relevant practical experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care.