Band 5 Exercise Physiologist

To work as part of the KCRS in the delivery and co-ordination of exercise based Pulmonary Rehabilitation ensuring high quality, timely and evidence-based care. To provide evidenced-based care to patients with a variety of underlying chronic respiratory disease, including but not limited to COPD, bronchiectasis, asthma and pulmonary fibrosis., + To assess, plan, treat and review the exercise needs of patients referred for Pulmonary Rehabilitation with an underlying chronic respiratory disease.
+ To deliver the exercise element and participate in the education program of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
+ To ensure that patients progress appropriately through sessions and give advice and information as necessary.
+ To refer patients to appropriate community support programmes.
+ To communicate effectively with members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
+ To provide PR in a variety of clinical settings, including; leisure centres, community venues, gyms, virtual platforms, home-based and utilizing exercise prescription platforms.
+ To be able to work as part of a team, but also to work independently in a variety of clinical settings.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
+ Maintain accurate and legible records of patient care and activity in line with departmental guidelines and trust policies.
+ Assist with the organisation and delivery of Pulmonary Rehabilitation.
+ To support the development of students who maybe on placement within the service.
+ To support in the development of assistant staff within the service.
ORGANISATIONAL
+ To undertake personal development in line with trust policy.
+ To perform duties in line with the trusts Values & Behaviours.
PROFESSIONAL
+ To participate in Professional Development Review as per trust policy
+ To maintain up to date knowledge regarding evidenced based exercise in chronic respiratory disease.
QUALITY
+ To provide high quality, individualized evidence-based exercise interventions.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible.
Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post.
All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview.
As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
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If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants.
Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust.
Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies.
The Trust is a no-smoking site.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for committed, motivated and driven individual to work as an Exercise Instructor in the Community Pulmonary Rehabilitation service. The role will include working across community venues, in patients' homes, being a core member of the multi-disciplinary team and empowering patients to make informed choices about their health and health care.
This role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and be able to work autonomously. Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that applicants can travel independently across the locality and have access to transport for work purposes.
You will need to work within your own scope of practice and be able provide pulmonary and exercise rehabilitation support to patients with a Respiratory diagnosis.
The perfect candidates for our service will possess a passion and desire to deliver a high standard of care to create an outstanding patient and family experience and the leadership skills and drive to inspire.
You will need a positive outlook and the desire to drive new policies and procedures to help us keep the service in line with changes in community health care provision. If you think you have the skills to provide this service and work with our team, we would love to hear from you.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs.
As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality.
Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals:
+ Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care
+ Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care
+ Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs
+ Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care
+ Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation.
Our Mission
"Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
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