Rehabilitation Specialist – Shrewsbury Hospital (Permanent, Full Time) – Up to £27,985 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 37.5 hours per week.
Role Overview
At Nuffield Health the UK’s largest healthcare charity, the Rehabilitation Specialist will deliver Nuffield Health Rehabilitation Programmes utilising the unique Nuffield Health pathway, championing the Charitable Purpose. The role will play a crucial part in Nuffield’s long‑term vision for clinical rehabilitation and will require the rehabilitation specialist to undertake remote (digital) and in‑person facilitation of exercise, emotional wellbeing support, healthy eating, and goal setting to aid the participants’ recovery.
Responsibilities
* Organise and run a rolling 12‑week rehabilitation programme.
* Facilitate and deliver both live‑stream and in‑person group exercise classes to participants with varying degrees of ability and physical function.
* Promote self‑directed activity using pre‑recorded on‑demand classes and a journal, enabling participants to self‑manage their condition after the 12‑week programme.
* Re‑calibrate exercises and intensities based on regular improvements shown 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 that outcome data is accurately captured.
* Engage in weekly 1‑to‑1 telephone conversations with every participant to offer coaching in terms of setting short‑term and long‑term goals, understanding restrictions, monitoring progress, providing emotional wellbeing support, and empowering self‑directed activity.
Qualifications
* Hold a Level3 Personal Trainer qualification (essential).
* Previous experience in a Rehabilitation Specialist position (preferred).
* Knowledge of rehabilitation; a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation is desirable but not essential.
* Good English language and numeracy skills.
Skills
* Problem‑solving and diagnostic skills.
* Organisational ability.
* Effective decision‑making skills.
* Time and resource management.
* Excellent IT skills.
Benefits
Flexible, supportive, and rewarding workplace. Benefits include free gym membership, health assessments, retail discounts and pension options.
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