REHABILITATION SPECIALIST

Manchester Institute of Health & Performance | Fitness | Permanent | Full time
From £28,267.2 per annum, depending on skills and experience
40 hour per week
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MIHP Rehabilitation Specialist (RS A MIHP Rehabilitation Specialist (RS) is responsible for delivering high-quality rehabilitation programmes, managing participant engagement, and supporting clinical trials and data reporting.

Participant Recruitment & Programme Coordination

• Collaborate with sites and Healthcare Account Managers to recruit participants.
• Monitor cohort registrations and referrals.
• Manage transitions between programme phases, including overlaps.
• Liaise with community and clinical stakeholders to drive referrals and provide feedback.
• Achieve site-specific SROI targets

Programme Delivery

• Deliver rehabilitation programmes of varying lengths, formats (virtual/in-person), and specialisms.
• Facilitate cohorts of 8–13 participants

Data Management & Reporting

• Use the Vita pathway for all programmes (except manual trials).
• Book all sessions via Vita.
• Capture outcome data (PROMS) at key intervals: start, mid-point, end, and 6/12 months post-programme.
• Ensure participants complete questionnaires and attend health checks.
• Use and recalibrate effort scales based on participant progress.
• Accurately record trial data manually or via designated systems.
• Report findings to trial leads and stakeholders.
• Complete discharge assessments and track attendance/DNAs.
• Provide weekly updates in Vita.

Administrative & Community Support

• Maintain attendance records and review triage notes.
• Document and review 1:1 session notes.
• Support programme administration.
• Share updates and success stories on Viva Engage.
• Provide community support for cohorts.
• Ensure participant memberships are active and liaise with sales teams.
• Keep journals and effort scales updated.
• Collect testimonials and feedback.

Training & Governance

• Complete all AOL training before starting the role.
• Undertake additional training for trials and hospital site work as needed.
• Contribute to facility quality and governance.
• Participate in incident management and investigations.
• Act as a subject matter expert within the multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of the Manchester strategy.
• Conduct weekly 1:1 calls for goal setting, progress tracking, and emotional support.
• Deliver live-streamed and in-person exercise classes tailored to varying abilities.
• Support learning using journals and the Hub.
• Manage discharge processes and external trainers.
• Identify deterioration and escalate clinically as needed.
• Ensure journals are completed and sessions are scheduled in advance.
• Deliver health checks and use appropriate entry point scales.
• Trial and report on community programme efficiencies.
• Lead small-scale clinical trials when required.
• Maintain high programme utilisation with minimal DNAs/dropouts.
• Track participant progress and outcomes.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Organisational ability
• Effective decision-making skills
• Time and resource management
• Experience working with vulnerable adults
• Qualifications showing good English and number skills

Please refer the Job description for details