Job Summary
Active Programmes is a well-developed multi-disciplinary team of nurses, physiotherapists and specialist Therapy assistants, all of whom cover both the Pulmonary and Cardiac rehabilitation. The team also comprises a small Cardiac & Respiratory Mental Health Team consisting of nurses and occupational therapists.
Main duties of the job
- To be legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of your own work including the management of patients in your care ensuring a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management.
- To gain valid informed consent and have the ability to work within a legal framework with patients who lack capacity to consent to treatment.
- To deliver rehabilitation programmes in groups with qualified support, and in patients home setting, independently and according to local protocols and guidelines.
- To be able to take an accurate and reliable set of baseline observations including blood pressure oxygen saturations pulse and be able to identify when they are abnormal and what action is appropriate.
- To frequently assess patients to defined protocols requiring prolonged concentration to investigate and analyse the assessment to formulate individualised management and treatment plans.
- To use continuous assessment to evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust treatment plans accordingly, appropriately referring to other agencies to meet patients’ needs and promote integration of services.
- To be able to facilitate patients in setting SMART goals and to review them when necessary.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Level 4 Diploma in a relevant discipline such as Personal Trainer/fitness instructor. Or Level III NVQ in relevant topic i.e. Health & Social Care or equivalent with experience of working in an exercise delivery environment.
- Maths & English GCSE grade C/4 or above OR core literacy and numeracy skills.
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal development.
Desirable
- IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent
- Later Life Training qualification or equivalent.
- BACPR Phase IV qualification
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working as a Therapy assistant with relevant experience at Band 3 level.
- To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance and long term conditions.
- To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist
- Experience of liaising with other agencies, services and professional colleagues.
- Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of the roles of all members of the interdisciplinary team.
- To have knowledge about functional ability regarding personal and domestic activities of daily living.
- Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH’s policy regarding confidentiality.
Desirable
- To have experience of working in Cardiac &/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Experience of supervising staff
- Experience of working in the community.
- To have knowledge of recent health and social care polices relating to the care of older people.
- Experience of coaching/ mentoring/training of other staff.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and multi-task.
- Be computer literate.
- Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
- Moving and handling skills.
- A car driver with a valid UK driving licence.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Innovative and flexible approach.
- Awareness of own limitations within the scope of the role.
- Able to meet the health requirements of the role and the Trust.
- Awareness of cultural diversity.
- To be motivated, enthusiastic and confident.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 08 December 2025
