Post-ICU Rehab Fitness Specialist

Transformationunitgm; Torquay; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Physical Activity Specialist/Fitness Instructor to join its critical care rehabilitation team at Torbay Hospital. The role involves facilitating physical activity for patients recovering from critical illnesses, contributing to individualized exercise programs, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. This is a rewarding opportunity to help patients transition from hospital to home with a supportive approach to physical activity.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Support for career development

Positive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experience of working with clients post-acute hospital admissions.
• Experience working with chronic conditions.
• Knowledge of physical and clinical assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patients post critical illness to engage in physical activity.
• Develop and supervise physical activity training programmes.
• Conduct assessments of patients post critical illness.

Skills

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Experience of delivering exercise to complex patient groups

Knowledge of fitness testing protocols

CBT/motivational interviewing training

Education

Educated to degree level in sports science or related field

Job description

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Physical Activity Specialist/Fitness Instructor to join its critical care rehabilitation team at Torbay Hospital. The role involves facilitating physical activity for patients recovering from critical illnesses, contributing to individualized exercise programs, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. This is a rewarding opportunity to help patients transition from hospital to home with a supportive approach to physical activity.