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Main area Outpatient Physiotherapy Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Including evening work as part of regular hours) Job ref 303-7651501Employer The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site ROH at College Green, Health and Wellbeing Centre, Town Birmingham Salary £31,049 - £37,796 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/03/2026 23:59Strength and Conditioning Exercise PractitionerNHS AfC: Band 5Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Outpatient Physiotherapy Team for a passionate Strength and Conditioning Exercise Practitioner. The post holder will be responsible for their own clinical caseload providing strength and conditioning interventions to facilitate patients to achieve their specific goals. The role will involve leading rehabilitation classes and developing return to sport pathways.The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Physiotherapy Department has a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym and access to industry leading objective testing devices including handheld dynamometers, isokinetic dynamometers and force plates. The strength and conditioning exercise practitioner will be responsible for performing return to play testing and using the results to assist patients to return to their optimal function.There will be opportunities to work on the development of protocols using up to date research as well as audits to aid service development. The role brings enormous rewards of helping patients progressing through challenging circumstances.Main duties of the jobTo be responsible for own caseload providing assessment and treatment to patients with a variety of conditions which require rehabilitation intervention .To assess patients progress and modify treatment programmes as necessary within the physiotherapy outpatient department.To lead designated rehabilitation classes within the gymnasium.Undertake return to sport testing including biodex, force plates, handheld dynamometery and other objective tests.This role will involve regular communication and joint working with the physiotherapy team to plan goal centred rehabilitation.Working for our organisationThe Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPlease see attached the Job Description and person specification for detailed duties and responsibilities of the role.Person specificationQualifications and TrainingDegree or equivalent in Sports and Exercise Science, Sports Therapy, Strength and Conditioning or Sport RehabilitationMSc Strength and ConditioningUKSCA or CSCS accreditation (or working towards)ExperiencePrevious experience in a rehabilitation settingPrevious experience working in a multi-disciplinary teamNHS experienceExperience of orthopaedic/MSK workExperience of leading groupsExperience working with patients with comorbidities e.g. cardiac / diabetesKnowledgeKnowledge of Orthopaedic / MSK workShows evidence of self-development in post/specialist trainingAbility to motivate othersAwareness of cultural and social issuesKnowledge of return to sports testingSkillsGood communication skills (verbal and written) in 1:1 and group-based settingsWorks well in a teamEasily develops rapport with peopleAbility to recognise own limitations and ask for help when necessaryOther Job RequirementsAbility to travel between sitesEmployer certification / accreditation badgesThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Name Rachel Lightfoot Job title Specialist Physiotherapist - Gymnasium Team Leader Email address rachel.lightfoot3@ #J-18808-Ljbffr