Pulmonary Rehabilitation Exercise Technician
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Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 4 exercise technician to cover a 12 month maternity leave post.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Band 4 exercise technician to cover a 12 month maternity leave post.
The Pulmonary Rehabilitation team provide a comprehensive exercise and education programme across Worcestershire. The successful candidate would be working predominantly within the Evesham and Malvern programme, although some cross county cover may be needed at times.
A full induction programme would be given to any successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
* To assess, plan, treat and review the exercise needs of patients referred for Pulmonary Rehabilitation with an underlying chronic respiratory disease, providing high quality, evidence-based exercise interventions
* To assess service users suitability for exercise, adhering to guidelines
* To carry out maximal functional exercise testing with patients with chronic respiratory disease pre and post PR; monitoring and assessing oxygen levels, BP, heart rate, Pre and post PR.
* To identify and interpret abnormal findings from assessments (hypoxemia, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.) and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the primary, tertiary and secondary healthcare settings to assist with the provision of optimum management of patients with chronic respiratory disease.
* To facilitate patients to set personal SMART goals and screen for anxiety and depression (referring on where necessary) and quality of life measures using questionnaires.
* To contribute in the educational support of patients, carers and MDT teams on all aspects of Pulmonary Rehab.
* To assist specialist practitioners in the planning, co-ordination and delivery of care to patients receiving Pulmonary Rehabilitation
* To manage a daily caseload of patients working independently without direct supervision
* To ensure maintenance of pulmonary rehabilitation databases to enable on-going service review
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
22 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
C9365-25-0203
Job locations
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communications and Relationships
To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background e.g. people with learning difficulties
To receive and provide routine information concerning patients medical condition ensuring they have authority to do so.
To maintain confidentiality of information consistent with legislation and policy
Demonstrate the ability to act with empathy when dealing with the public
To manage incoming and outgoing calls in a polite and efficient manner
Provide direct patient education on inhaler technique, exercise prescription, management of breathlessness, management of chest infections, providing written information as needed.
Schedule and complete telephone consultations regarding Pulmonary Rehabilitation as needed
Analytical And Judgmental Skills
To carry out Maximal functional exercise testing with patients with chronic respiratory disease pre and post PR; monitoring and assessing oxygen levels, BP, heart rate, Pre and post PR.
To identify and interpret abnormal findings from assessments (hypoxemia, heart rate, blood pressure, etc.) and liaise with the multidisciplinary team in the primary, tertiary and secondary healthcare settings to assist with the provision of optimum management of patients with chronic respiratory disease.
Following assessment to assist senior clinician apply clinical decision making skills regarding the suitability, eligibility and adaptability of the individuals programme.
Regularly reassess patients and be able to modify exercise prescription
Instigate emergency procedure, as required.
Planning And Organisational Skills
Lead on maintaining clinical equipment (e.g spirometers, thermometers, oximeters, exercise equipement) and ensuring that infection control standards are kept. This would include working with the administrator to ensure equipment is serviced regularly and all documentation is completed.
To plan and prioritise the care requirements for identified patients
To assist in the management and organisation of work as required.
Have the ability to be flexible in approach to accommodate urgent reviews
Assist specialist practitioner in developing and implementing teaching programmes
Participate in the education and training of other members of MDT
Maintain client records and information and data systems in accordance with trust policies
Undertake general office duties, which may include- phone calls, mailing, photocopying, scanning and filing, dealing with post
Physical Skills
To carry out complex observations, monitor and use relevant equipment safely, ensuring accurate and dexterity
Driving skills needed for community visits
Responsibility for Patient Care
To support the assessment of patients whilst explaining clearing to people who or what is involved in the process
To interpret assessment information and plan patient care using judgement skills to decide upon and recommend best course of action
To refer patients to other practitioners when their needs are beyond their own role or scope of practice
To record information accurately and pass it to trained staff in team in a timely manner
To prepare and undertake interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet patients needs
To evaluate and review the effect of any interventions and the patients agree plan of care
To provide support and care for the patients respecting need for privacy and dignity
To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks
To liaise with MDT, participating in case discussions as required
To support patients/carers encouraging them to promote their own health and wellbeing and to express their interest and concerns
To assist in, and undertake the application of technology to measure, monitor and treat patients
To communicate appropriately with patients and colleagues in a timely manner throughout the whole investigation/monitoring process
To ensure that essential information on the patients condition and progress is recorded appropriately in accordance with Trust guidelines.
To provide specialist telephone advice to patients
To provide discharge summaries to the referrer, GP and patient autonomously. Including patient outcomes, highlighting areas of concern requiring further investigation/ treatment, and providing detailed written exercise plan within 10 days of discharge.
Responsibility for Policy/Service Development
To adhere to trust policies and procedures relating to own workplace
To offer constructive views on how the existing service and team work can be evaluated and improved upon
To participate in mandatory training
To participate in clinical supervision
To actively engage in service development, evaluation and audit as appropriate to service
Responsibilities For Financial And Physical Resources
To ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the area of work in consultation with senior staff
Take responsibility for maintaining all stocktaking on a weekly basis ensuring that stock can be replenished as and when needed via procurement.
To ensure all PR equipment is maintained and serviced as needed. Reporting faulty equipment to service lead and removing this from service.
Responsibilities For Human Resources
Be proactive in, and maintain their own professional development needs
To undertake mandatory training updates and other relevant courses in line with Trust and local policies
Provide peer support to other colleagues
Contribute to teaching / training of other staff or students within area
To report performance issues to their line manager
Responsibilities For Information Resources
To ensure maintenance of pulmonary rehab databases to enable on-going service review
Ensure the referral database is regularly kept up to date so the patients can be triaged appropriately and seen within the RTT time frame.
Maintain clear and concise records of the patient's management in accordance with Trust standards
Ensure clinic outcomes are submitted daily
Responsibilities For Research And Development
To keep up to date and act consistently with quality standard and guidelines
To participate in setting and maintaining optimal standards of care in the work area
To participate in NACAP PR audit/benchmarking within the clinical area supporting the introduction of a change in practice if needed
To contribute effectively to evaluation studies ( e.g. patient satisfaction surveys)
Freedom to Act
Works to standard protocols, practice and procedures
Works within their scope of practice and with the ability to refer non-routine matters to supervisory staff
Work may not always be supervised but support is always available
Physical And Mental Requirements
The post holder will be required to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short period during a shift
The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances, caring for patients with life limiting conditions
The post holder will have to exert frequent periods of concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
The post holder may be required to use a VUD computer for up to 50% of working day
The post holder may have frequent exposure to unpleasant working condition/ hazards e.g. medical emergencies, violence/aggression and challenging behaviour.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Communications and Relationships
To communicate with people in an appropriate manner to ensure level of understanding incorporates preferred ways of communicating, culture and background e.g. people with learning difficulties
To receive and provide routine information concerning patients medical condition ensuring they have authority to do so.
To maintain confidentiality of information consistent with legislation and policy
Demonstrate the ability to act with empathy when dealing with the public
To manage incoming and outgoing calls in a polite and efficient manner
Provide direct patient education on inhaler technique, exercise prescription, management of breathlessness, management of chest infections, providing written information as needed.
Schedule and complete telephone consultations regarding Pulmonary Rehabilitation as needed
Physical And Mental Requirements
The post holder will be required to exert frequent moderate physical effort for several short period during a shift
The post holder will at times be exposed to distressing and occasional highly distressing and emotional circumstances, caring for patients with life limiting conditions
The post holder will have to exert frequent periods of concentration where the work pattern is unpredictable
The post holder may be required to use a VUD computer for up to 50% of working day
The post holder may have frequent exposure to unpleasant working condition/ hazards e.g. medical emergencies, violence/aggression and challenging behaviour.
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
* Ability to work independently or within a team
* Demonstrates clarity and breadth of use of verbal and written communications
* Demonstrates good organisational skills
* Computer literacy
* Ability to deliver a good standard of basic nursing skills and quality patient care
* Willingness to develop clinical skills and competency relevant to role
* Able to use initiative
* Understanding of confidentiality
* Keep skills and knowledge up to date by attending outside study sessions and self-directed learning and completing necessary mandatory training
Desirable
* Able to mentor and supervise other students in the working environment
* Previous experience in patient education such as: smoking cessation and inhaler technique
Personal Qualities
Essential
* To be able to work as an active member of the multidisciplinary team
* Ability to work autonomously
* Reliable and punctual
* Self-awareness in terms of recognising the impact of their behaviour and others
* Self-awareness in terms of assessing own knowledge and competence and understanding own boundaries
* Able to present a professional image appropriate to the working environment
* Ability to work under pressure
* Empathetic, enthusiastic and positive
* Willingness to undertake further training
* Flexible
* Be able to take instructions or directions
Desirable
* Confidence to liaise with other professionals
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
* Experience of coaching. Leading sports activities with service users of differing abilities
* Previous experience of working in an acute health care or related setting
* Understanding of health and safety issues within healthcare
* Ability to plan, prioritise own and delegated work tasks and activities.
* Ability to carry out routine elements of assessment to enhance the patient / client journey, following an initial assessment by a registered practitioner.
* Experience of health promotion.
Desirable
* Previous experience working within Pulmonary Rehabilitation or Cardiac Rehabilitation
* Experience of working with service users with physical or mental health conditions
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE Maths & English grade C or above / Grade 4 - 9 or Numeracy skills and Literacy Skills at Level 2 or equivalent
* Level 3 apprenticeships in healthcare, NVQ 3 in care of equivalent
* Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification
* Level 3 GP Exercise Referral certificate
* Level 3/4 REPs registration
Desirable
* Level 4 Certificate in Exercise Training for Chronic Respiratory Disease
* Degree in sports or exercise science
* Evidence of continuous professional development
Other
Essential
* Flexible with hours to suit the service
* May be required to work in other departments as required
* Car owner/driver
Person Specification
Skills/ Knowledge
Essential
* Flexible with hours to suit the service
* May be required to work in other departments as required
* Car owner/driver
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1DD
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* Seniority level
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Employment type
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