Rehabilitation Specialist
Oxford Hospital | Permanent | Part Time
Up to £27,985.32 pro rata per annum depending on experience
18 hours per week
We are looking for a Rehabilitation Specialist to help us build a healthier nation at Oxford Hospital. The role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long‑term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require you to undertake remote (digital) and in‑person facilitation of exercise, emotional wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid participants’ recovery. The pathway involves weekly 1:1 sessions, group exercise classes (virtual and in‑person), promotion of goal setting and self‑directed activity.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership and influencing skills, be a good communicator, organised and self‑motivated, and possess excellent IT skills. A Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification is essential; previous experience in a Rehabilitation Specialist position and a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation are desirable.
Responsibilities
* Organise and run rolling 12‑week rehabilitation programmes.
* Facilitate and deliver live‑stream and in‑person group exercise classes to participants with varying levels of ability and physical function.
* Promote self‑directed activity using pre‑recorded on‑demand classes and a journal to support participants in self‑managing their condition after the 12‑week programme.
* Re‑calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements demonstrated by changes in effort and performance.
* Identify any deterioration of participants and, if necessary, follow internal escalation processes, ensuring reporting is processed within a specific timeframe and outcomes are accurately captured to support the charitable purpose and track progress.
* Engage in weekly 1:1 telephone conversations with each participant to offer coaching related to goal setting, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, providing emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self‑directed activity.
Skills required
* Problem‑solving and diagnostic skills
* Organisational ability
* Effective decision‑making skills
* Time and resource management
* Experience working with vulnerable adults
* Solid English and numeracy skills
Qualifications and Experience
* Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (essential)
* Excellent IT skills
* Previous experience as a Rehabilitation Specialist (preferred)
* BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation (desirable)
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