Exercise Physiologist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Paediatric Tier 3 complications in excess weight (CEW) service uses a holistic approach to treating conditions related to obesity in children and young people.

Young people will receive 12 to 18 months of intensive treatment from the MDT (which includes consultants, clinical fellow, dietitian, social worker, specialist nurse, clinical psychologist, family support worker, exercise physiologist and physio assistant), with the aim to improving health complications linked to their weight.

Referrals to CEW for young people aged years old are based on the degree of obesity and the presence of comorbidities.

This post of The Exercise Physiologist will support the Nottinghamshire out-patient clinics based at NUH and will also provide virtual support to spoke sites including Derby, Lincoln and Kings Mill.

There are also opportunities to work within the community (home and school visits) to promote inclusivity for our CEW patients, encouraging physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviours.

Working days will be full days Tuesday, Thursday and Friday

As well as being part of the CEW MDT you will also be an integral member of our established Children's Therapy team based in the Nottingham Children's Hospital at the QMC campus of NUH.

Work alongside members of the CEW team to ensure the development and delivery of a high quality service.

You will be able to work autonomously in line with activity management guidance and provide appropriate day to day supervision of a band 4 Physiotherapy support worker including providing any
relevant training.

Deliver high quality, clinically effective care, and patient experience, utilising research and in collaboration with colleagues in everyday practice.

Act as a role model and clinical resource demonstrating high standards of care and providing clinical leadership in this specialist area.

Contribute to the development and delivery of a programme of practice and professional development within the team and relevant colleagues.

The CEW service is currently within a pilot stage and there are opportunities to collect, analyse and present data at both a national and local level.

You will work in partnership with the Leicestershire Physiotherapist to identify, develop and provide innovative ways to address obesity among our young population.

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population.

We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH.

We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve.

With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career
Detailed job description and person specification
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details.

Throughout NUH we have a diverse range of AHP and support staff who work together to deliver the high quality care we aspire to supported by our Chief AHP to lead us on our strategic direction.

In addition to the brief list above you must familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification attached to this advert prior to applying.