Job summary
Are you looking for a new opportunity? Are you a reliable, hardworking individual who thrives in a busy environment?Staff Bank Services successfully provides temporary staffing throughout Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via a variety of different assignments.We are looking to register reliable, hardworking Fitness Instructor who would thrive in a busy leisure centre. To support with Gym Inductions, group exercise and support the Gym Manager. Some weekend work will be required. We are keen to help you develop your existing fitness skills in order to be able to progress.We are keen to hear from qualified fitness instructors who are are looking for an exciting opportunity.We have training and ongoing support available in a variety of areas within the Trust.We welcome applications from the Armed ForcesInterviews will be held on Week commencing 27 March 2024
Main duties of the job
To safeguard swimmers who make use of the swimming pool at the Frank Lee Centre and to carry out emergency rescues, First Aid and CPR, if required, and exercising considerable vigilance when on poolside.
To supervise the gym when necessary and safeguard the members who use the fitness facilities.
Train and become efficient within all areas of the Centre.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 27th March 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 21 March 2024
Interviews are due to be held on 27th March 2024
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate and literate
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Planning and organising straightforward tasks
- Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
- Experience of using IT packages
- Previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment or reception
- Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Lifesaving/Lifeguarding and CPR skills along with logged lifeguard training hours
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of customer service
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the Trust
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
- Ability to follow processes and procedures
- Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales
- Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook
- Good organisational skills
- Willing to take on/learn new skills
- Ability to show attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate and literate
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
Desirable
- Educated to GCSE level A-C or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Planning and organising straightforward tasks
- Working within agreed guidelines to set timescales
- Experience of using IT packages
- Previous relevant experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in an office environment or reception
- Experience of customer service or dealing with the public
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
- Lifesaving/Lifeguarding and CPR skills along with logged lifeguard training hours
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Understanding of customer service
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the Trust
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication skills including telephone, email, face to face
- Ability to follow processes and procedures
- Ability to manage time working to schedule and timescales
- Basic IT skills - ability to use Microsoft Office Outlook
- Good organisational skills
- Willing to take on/learn new skills
- Ability to show attention to detail
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
Desirable
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).