Rehabilitation Specialist

Nuffield Health Brentwood; Telford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare charity as a Rehabilitation Specialist, where your passion for health and well-being can truly make a difference. In this part-time role, you'll lead rehabilitation programmes, support individuals in their recovery journeys, and facilitate both in-person and virtual classes. Collaborate with a dedicated team to promote self-managed activities and emotional support for participants. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a healthier nation. With a focus on personal growth and community impact, your journey starts here.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Health assessments

Retail discounts

Pension options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Rehabilitation Specialist is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and run rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
• Conduct weekly 1-to-1 calls to set goals and monitor progress.
• Facilitate live stream and in-person group exercise classes.

Skills

Problem-solving and diagnostic skills

Organizational skills

Effective decision-making

Time and resource management

Experience working with vulnerable adults

Proficiency in English

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification

BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Rehabilitation Specialist

Telford | Fitness and Wellbeing Club | Permanent | Part Time

Up to £28,266.26 pro rata

16 hours per week

At Nuffield Health, the UK's largest healthcare charity, we are committed to making a difference for our patients, members, and customers through your passion, warmth, and drive. We support your growth whether you're focusing on connected health, helping the nation, transforming experiences, or building your career. Join us on this journey — it starts with you.

We are seeking a Rehabilitation Specialist to contribute to building a healthier nation at our club. The role involves delivering Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes through our unique pathway, supporting our Charitable Purpose. You will facilitate exercise, emotional wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting both remotely and in person, aiding participants' recovery. The programme includes weekly 1-to-1 sessions, group classes (virtual and in person), and promotes goal setting and self-directed activity.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, influencing skills, excellent communication, organization, and self-motivation. You will collaborate onsite, centrally, and with our Charity team and beneficiaries. Essential skills include IT proficiency and a Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification. Previous experience in a Rehabilitation Specialist role and an understanding of rehabilitation are preferred; a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and run rolling 12-week rehabilitation programmes.
• Facilitate live stream and in-person group exercise classes for individuals with varying abilities.
• Promote self-managed activity via pre-recorded classes and journals to support ongoing self-management post-programme.
• Adjust exercises and intensities based on participant progress.
• Monitor participants for deterioration, follow escalation procedures, and ensure accurate reporting and data collection.
• Conduct weekly 1-to-1 calls to set goals, understand restrictions, monitor progress, provide emotional support, and encourage self-directed activity.

Skills required:

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Organizational skills
• Effective decision-making
• Time and resource management
• Experience working with vulnerable adults
• Proficiency in English and numeracy skills

Our Benefits:

We want you to feel good about coming to work. Our benefits include free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts, pension options, and more, tailored to support your health, happiness, and well-being.

Join Nuffield Health and help shape your future today. Apply now, as we review applications promptly and may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. It starts with you.