Associate Exercise Physiologist

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.

Job overview

To provide physical activity advice, individual exercise assessment and prescription to appropriate cardiovascular patients in the clinical setting To work with the cardi ovascular rehabilitation team to develop and deliver lifestyle behaviour change programmes & exercise services To support and contribute to safe and effective service delivery eg, equipment checks, cleaning, appointment reminders etc

Main duties of the job

Cardiovascular Rehabilitation

Within a multi - disciplinary team assist in the co - ordination, delivery and development of a comprehensive cardiovascular rehabilitation programme, to include:

• Prepare and being responsible for the completion of patient functional capacity tests to establish physical capabilities and develop tailored programmes of exercise suitable to the patient’s needs and limitations.
• Assist in clinical assessments and risk stratification
• Have the ability to travel across and deliver cardiovascular rehabilitation across South Cumbria
• Assist with the delivery of educational talks, such as exercise , goal setting and nutrition .
• Be responsible for the supervision and demonstration of exercise - based cardi ovascular rehabilitation sessions
• Ensure adequate levels of supervision of all rehabilitation sessions in line with service policies and procedures and according to the patient’s care plan
• Ensure that all patients progress through the relevant stages of the programme at the correct

Working for our organisation

We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Assume responsibility for monitoring the progress of all patients undergoing cardiovascular rehabilitation evaluating their condition and adapting their programme as necessary within department standards and protocols seeking senior assistance as required.

• Maintain all records associated with cardiovascular rehabilitation in an organised and confidential manner in accordance with the Code of Conduct and Caldicott principles.
• Prepare the exercise areas and maintain clinical equipment, reporting any faults immediately to Line Manager/Service Lead.
• Assist in the daily cleaning and regular deep cleaning of all exercise equipment as per department standards.
• Assist with the supervision of students attending for work or clinical experience.
• Enter data onto the National Audit of Cardiac Rehabilitation database.
• To liaise with senior staff to discuss management of more complex patients.

Other duties and responsibilities To contribute to the smooth running of the department through the performance of other duties:

• To effectively communicate with all members of the cardi ovascular rehab team and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Liaise with relevant health and leisure professionals to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Enter confidential patient data into paper - based patient records and using computer information systems ensuring all clinical audit data is recorded as required.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the post as determined by the Cardiovascular R ehabilitation Lead.
• Contribute towards department policy development by providing comments on new proposals.
• Maintain, update and restock health education materials and noticeboards.

Person specification

essential and desirable

• Recent experience and knowledge of leading structured and graded exercise sessions including high risk cardiovascular patients
• Have basic knowledge of the BACPR and ACPICR standards
• Minimum of NVQ Level 3/Diploma or above in an exercise physiology related subject
• Access to transport for work purposes
• Evidence of further study in exercise physiology related subject
• Recent experience of assisting in patient education sessions
• Up to date knowledge of national and local strategies to reduce CVD

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The Trust promotes flexible working opportunities where ever possible to enable staff to balance their work and home life. We are committed to Equal Opportunities and aim to be EffortlesslyInclusive .

The trust operates a No Smoking Policy. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our Person Specification will be shortlisted for Interview. We reserve the right to close a job advert early where sufficient applications have been received. The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert. If the post is subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checking, (formally CRB) a charge of £49.50 for Enhanced and £21.50 for Standard clearance and additional to this a £4.90 administration fee will be made to the successful candidate(s). This currently only applies to roles Band 6 and above and Medical & Dental posts.

Anyone newly appointed to the trust under the Agenda For Change contract, will be subject to the completion of a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. This will give the new staff member an opportunity to become familiar with the role and working environment.

We have introduced a new system called Pre-Onboarding, specifically to support you right the way through to your first few months in your new role with us atUHMB. This bespoke site has lots of useful information to help you settle into your new roleincluding: what to expect from the recruitment clearances process, where to get a uniform, when you'll get paid etc. As well as information on a number of our services i.e. Infection Prevention, Anti-fraud, Inclusion and Diversity, Care Certificates and much more. To access click on this linkhttps://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/uhmbt-pre-onboarding .

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.