Job summary
We require reliable, enthusiastic and motivated Bank Advanced Wellbeing Instructors to join our bank as part of the Trusts staff wellbeing team. In return we can offer you:* Flexible hours; choose when and where you want to work* Competitive pay rates; including enhanced pay for unsociable hours* Paid annual leave* NHS pension scheme* A fast-track recruitment process if you move to a substantive role* Opportunities to work in different wards and departments, including community, dental and specialist services* Access to Services, such as those provided by our Staff Wellbeing Team* Ability to book your shifts from home using our online portal* Option to block-book shifts in a set period* SMS notifications of shift availability* Access to staff newsletters and bulletins* Eligible for various local and national discounts which are available to NHS staff* Free uniform, where applicable
To induct to the gym facilities, provide fitness programmes and monitor progress, assisting staff to increase their physical activity and improve their overall wellbeing.
To deliver fitness classes and personal training both in-person and virtually to meet the needs and goals of the members.
To work with referral cases from other services including physiotherapy and psychology.
Main duties of the job
Identifying and engaging with individuals who have wellbeing membership and encouraging those who do not have membership to join. Attending engagement events to raise awareness of the wellbeing offer across the whole trust.
Supporting individuals to make informed choices about their health and wellbeing and supporting them in initiating and sustaining appropriate behavioural changes to improve their health.
Helping people to find and use the right services to support health improvement.
Identifying new referral pathways and strengthening existing ones into the Wellbeing Service.
To work with the Activity and Wellbeing Coordinator to undertake capacity building work.
Support the delivery of an activity and wellbeing plan which incorporates a range of opportunities for staff to engage in wellbeing related activities within the gym and wellness facilities.
Recording and reporting activities and results including presentation of progress to Wellbeing business manager.
Manage and support the responsibilities and outcomes of Fitness / Gym instructor roles.
Contribute to the safe running of the staff gym and wellbeing facilities, and ensuring all processes, policies and procedures are adhered to.
Promote wellbeing services to staff and contribute to raising the profile in our communities.
Contribute to the safe management of the hospital gym suites and wellbeing areas (indoors and outdoors).
About us
We manage three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus a number of smaller community hospitals and clinics from Tynemouth to Berwick on Tweed, covering one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country. Leading in innovation and quality - opening a state of the art Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, the first of its kind in England. Do you want to work in one of the best performing NHS organisations in England? Work in an organisation that supports its staff and focuses on staff experience as much as it does the experience of its patients? You can live and breathe in an area that has the cleanest air, cost effective living, great nightlife, some of the best schools with a wealth of history available on your doorstep. Sound too good to be true? Well it isn't, this is what you get when you work for Northumbria Healthcare, this is the Northumbria Way! Please read 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Maintain appropriate records in relation to Northumbria Wellbeing members, including their activity and any relevant data collected, ensuring that data / information is collected and stored appropriately and in line with relevant sector / legislative guidelines.
As part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation trusts multi-disciplinary team, contribute to the implementation of appropriate wellbeing activities that support projects, awards and recognition events in relation to the provision of a healthy working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To role model compassionate and inclusive leadership in order to shape the creation of a collective leadership culture within the trust. This means demonstrating a consistent leadership style which (a) engages, enables and empowers others (b) uses coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement and (c) facilitates team working and collaboration within teams / departments and across organisational boundaries.
Maintain appropriate records in relation to Northumbria Wellbeing members, including their activity and any relevant data collected, ensuring that data / information is collected and stored appropriately and in line with relevant sector / legislative guidelines.
As part of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation trusts multi-disciplinary team, contribute to the implementation of appropriate wellbeing activities that support projects, awards and recognition events in relation to the provision of a healthy working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Qualified to NVQ level 3 or working towards, preferably in a related subject.
- o Level 3 health related qualification or equivalent plus experience to diploma level or equivalent.
- o Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
- o Level 3 Personal Training qualification
- o Relevant exercise qualifications e.g. circuit training, kettlebells
- o First Aid Qualification.
Desirable
- Certificate/Professional qualification in a related area e.g. Exercise referral, Nutrition, Obesity and weight management.
- o Degree in a health-related subject e.g. Sports Science.
- Exercise qualifications specific to special population groups.
- Registration with a professional body e.g. CIMSPA
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- o Qualified to NVQ level 3 or working towards, preferably in a related subject.
- o Level 3 health related qualification or equivalent plus experience to diploma level or equivalent.
- o Level 2 Fitness Instructor qualification.
- o Level 3 Personal Training qualification
- o Relevant exercise qualifications e.g. circuit training, kettlebells
- o First Aid Qualification.
Desirable
- Certificate/Professional qualification in a related area e.g. Exercise referral, Nutrition, Obesity and weight management.
- o Degree in a health-related subject e.g. Sports Science.
- Exercise qualifications specific to special population groups.
- Registration with a professional body e.g. CIMSPA
Other Requirements
Essential
- It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
