Rehabilitation Coach

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated health board in the UK is seeking a Rehabilitation Coach to support physiotherapists in delivering rehabilitation services. The role involves working with patients both individually and in groups to promote health and well-being through various interventions. Candidates should possess GCSE qualifications, further education in health and social care, and ideally experience working in therapy support or fitness. A desire to communicate effectively with diverse individuals is essential. Knowledge of working with patients before surgery is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with people before surgery is essential.
• Experience working as a Therapy Support Worker is preferred.
• Previous experience in the fitness industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to therapists in delivering rehabilitation services.
• Assist in managing group exercise sessions and nutritional advice.
• Contribute to the overall aims of the Therapies Services.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate people

Ability to communicate with a wide range of people

Database Management Skills

Teaching skills/experience

Ability to use digital technology

Education

GCSE Level Grades (A to C) or equivalent

Evidence of further education related to health and social care

CanRehab Level 4 Cancer and Exercise

Job description

Rehabilitation Coach

The closing date is 17 December 2025

Positions are available within both Orthopaedic and Cancer Prehabilitation to work under the direction of Therapists (including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Dietitians) maintaining an effective, day-to-day service working as part of the Therapy team delivering prehabilitation and rehabilitation through 1:1 and group settings, both face to face and virtually.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide a service with the Therapists that will promote physical and functional rehabilitation, nutritional status of patients and overall health and wellbeing.

To work under supervision and assist the Therapists in clinical and administrative duties.

To be delegated routine interventions to be carried out independently, and to progress these interventions within guidelines laid down by the Therapists.

Working alongside the various professions to deliver psychologically informed prehabilitation and rehabilitation to promote self‑management and preparation for forthcoming treatment. This may include the delivery and progression of group exercise sessions within an agreed framework, assisting dietitians to deliver first line nutritional advice and assist in the delivery of group dietetic sessions. With direction from the Occupational Therapist, they will take responsibility for implementing and managing independence, health and well‑being and safety in hospital or community settings. The post‑holder will work independently to an agreed framework and will be responsible and accountable for these tasks.

To contribute, as part of the team, to the overall aims of the Therapies Services and work within the Therapies Rehabilitation model framework. The role requires flexibility in supporting the interdisciplinary nature of the service.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focused on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Level Grades (A to C) or Level 11 equivalent qualification or recognised qualification NVQ/QCF Level 4 or NVQ/ECF Level 3 PLUS
• Additional training to diploma level or equivalent through short courses and experiences
• Evidence of further education e.g. relevant to health and social care qualification, sport science or other relevant qualification
• CanRehab Level 4 Cancer and Exercise

Experience

• Working with people before surgery
• Dealing with people individually and within a group
• Previous experience working as a Therapy Support Worker
• Working within the fitness industry

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Good interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills and flexible approach to work
• Ability to work as a team member and work alone
• Ability to motivate people
• Reliable and punctual
• Database Management Skills
• Teaching skills/experience
• Ability to use digital technology

Special Knowledge

• Understand the impact of surgery and other treatments on an individual
• Understand disability issues
• Understand approaches to improving healthy choices in community settings

Other

• Able to travel, in a timely manner to undertake duties of the post at various locations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board