Rehab Co-ordinator

Job description

Job summary

This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months from start date to meet the needs of the service.

If you are interested in applying for this secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

The post holder will support the work of the MSK pathway in the development of supported self-management approaches such as ESCAPE Pain and Good Boost across the Health Board.

The post holder will take responsibility for collaborating with Health Board clinical teams, Local Authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral Teams (NERS) to support the rollout of Good Boost as a self-management approach to people with MSK conditions.

Will be responsible for supporting people to access supported self-management options in the community.

The post holder will plan their own workload and work independently to defined policies and procedures and be responsible for managing own workload.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will support the roll out of supported self-management for MSK conditions across Local Authority and Health Board teams, reviewing activity and utilisation data and providing updates to MSK Service Lead.

Working with the MSK Therapy teams, local authority leisure and National Exercise on Referral (NERS) teams, the post holder will be initiating and establishing new systems of work to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Therefore they will need to develop clear, organised systems to report and respond to utilisation and outcome data.

The post holder will be supported as part of a close knit MSK Therapy team and utilise their communication skills to develop relationships between health and leisure services and support citizens to access this self management option in their local leisure facility.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Person Specification

Values

Essential

• Team member who is able to work collaboratively
• Evidence of appropriately challenging behaviour or service delivery

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
• The ability to work without direct supervision
• Evidence of initiative
• Ability to present information and options to general public, MSK Hub team members and also colleagues within other Health Board Divisions/Directorates
• Good time management

Desirable

• Abiliy to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working directly with the public on health related behaviour change
• Previous experience of supporting people to utilise electronic devices virtually or over the telephone
• Previous office management experience
• Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
• Experience of leisure services risk management processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS clinical information systems in use across the Health Board (CWS, WPAS, Adastra etc)
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Knowledge and understanding of Putting Things Right process
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Vocational Level 3 health and fitness qualification
• Knowledge of health or fitness services and ideas
• Diploma level knowledge and experience
• Evidence of managing and updating patient information and content
• RSA stage III word processing/typing or equivalent
• The ability to design databases and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Experience of Myrddin/CWS
• Utilisation of Electronic Staff Record
• Health or fitness qualification or experience
• Understanding of shared decision making
• Understanding of Brief Intervention and motivational interviewing approach

Person Specification
Values

Essential

• Team member who is able to work collaboratively
• Evidence of appropriately challenging behaviour or service delivery

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• The ability to adapt to changes in work routine
• The ability to work without direct supervision
• Evidence of initiative
• Ability to present information and options to general public, MSK Hub team members and also colleagues within other Health Board Divisions/Directorates
• Good time management

Desirable

• Abiliy to speak Welsh

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working directly with the public on health related behaviour change
• Previous experience of supporting people to utilise electronic devices virtually or over the telephone
• Previous office management experience
• Previous experience in a health and/or social care environment
• Experience of leisure services risk management processes

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS clinical information systems in use across the Health Board (CWS, WPAS, Adastra etc)
• Previous experience of supervising staff
• Knowledge and understanding of Putting Things Right process
• The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the NHS

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• Vocational Level 3 health and fitness qualification
• Knowledge of health or fitness services and ideas
• Diploma level knowledge and experience
• Evidence of managing and updating patient information and content
• RSA stage III word processing/typing or equivalent
• The ability to design databases and spreadsheets

Desirable

• Experience of Myrddin/CWS
• Utilisation of Electronic Staff Record
• Health or fitness qualification or experience
• Understanding of shared decision making
• Understanding of Brief Intervention and motivational interviewing approach

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Ty Gwent

Llantarnam Industrial Park

Cwmbran

NP44 3HR

United Kingdom

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