Job Description

Are you passionate and have experience in prehabilitation/rehabilitation?



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Exercise and Physical Activity Therapist to join our team. This is an innovative post supported by Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity and has funding for 18 months, with the aim to make it a substantive post. The successful candidate will take the lead in establishing and maintaining the service that seeks to improve the physical activity, exercise tolerance and engagement of children & young people with a haematological or oncological diagnosis.



The post holder will make meaningful relationships with children and families who require compassion and expert advice throughout their journey, ensuring we show our Trust values to every patient - Ambitious, Brave, Compassionate. If you are a dynamic, motivated, enthusiastic Exercise and Physical Activity Therapist who enjoys working with children and young people and you are looking for a new challenge then come and join our amazing team!



The post holder will have a BSc in Physiology/Exercise and Sports Science/Sport and Exercise Therapy or equivalent.



The post holder will support the development and implementation of a working model that seeks to improve the physical activity, exercise tolerance and engagement of children & young people (C&YP) with a haematological or oncological diagnosis under the care of Birmingham Children's Hospital.



The post holder will manage an independent case load of patients referred directly for exercise and physical activity therapy.



The post holder will develop and deliver practical exercise sessions for inpatients and outpatients with single or groups of C&YP, face to face or virtually.



The post holder will implement initiatives to promote physical activity and be an advocate for change.



The post holder will help to record activity, outcomes and changes through service evaluation and audit.



Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust is the first of its type in the UK. Our Trust was formed in February 2017 to drive forward our commitment to provide the highest quality, world-class physical and mental health care for our women, children and families. Uniting our hospitals means more seamless care; more investment to make greater advances in our specialist treatment and world-leading neo-natal and fetal work. Importantly, it also gives us a greater voice in shaping the future of family-centred care.



Birmingham Children's Hospital is a UK leading specialist paediatric centre with an international reputation in several areas.



We are one of the largest Principal Treatment Centres for Paediatric Cancer in the country. We are one of two national centres for treating Retinoblastoma and have one of the largest Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant Units in the country. The Haematology and Oncology Service is housed within our bespoke state of the art building, Waterfall House and our services are delivered over two floors and includes an outpatients department and inpatient wards.



Our Trust is committed to creating the best place to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.



Please refer to the attached job description and person specification to view the full details for this opportunity at Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.



When completing your application, please ensure you have evidenced how you meet the job description and person specification to include transferable experience, qualifications, skills along with professional registration details (if applicable).



Occasionally we receive a large number of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.