Health and Exercise Practitioner - Band 5
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Job summary
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust have are looking for an enthusiastic sports and exercise science graduate who is keen to further their skills within the specialist field of mental health.
The post holder will work in our inpatient mental health hospital for working age adults as part of a team of Physiotherapists, Health and Exercise Practitioners and Therapy Assistants.
The post holder will hold an appropriate caseload, undertake evidence based assessment, planning and implementation of physiotherapy and health and exercise based interventions. You will further develop knowledge and awareness of how exercise and its' associated effects can be used in the treatment of those suffering from severe and enduring mental illness. You will assess patients risk of malnutrition and provide essential treatment plans. You will also assess patients for Cardiovascular Disease risk factors and provide effective interventions, such as physical activity, education and healthy cooking.
Knowledge of a variety of general physical health conditions and their effects on the individuals capacity to participate in therapy is essential. The ability to adapt and transfer this physical health knowledge into the field of mental health is required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will hold an appropriate caseload, undertake evidence based assessment, planning and implementation of physiotherapy and health and exercise based interventions. You will further develop knowledge and awareness of how exercise and its' associated effects can be used in the treatment of those suffering from severe and enduring mental illness. You will assess patients risk of malnutrition and provide essential treatment plans. You will also assess patients for Cardiovascular Disease risk factors and provide effective interventions, such as physical activity, education and healthy cooking.
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trust's view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.
A valid UK driving licence plus the use of own transport for business purposes is essential. For qualifying staff the Trust has a Lease Car Scheme in place and also offers a popular Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme with our partner Tusker.
About us
The Trust aims to recruit and retain the best possible staff who, through the application of their skills, qualification and experience, will make a positive contribution to our business of providing quality health care services. It is the Trust's view that the costs associated with moving house in order to take up a post with us should not restrict our ability to recruit the excellent people we need; therefore, we support staff to relocate with our relocation policy.
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Candidates for any staff appointment shall, when making application, disclose in writing to the Trust whether they are related to any governor. Failure to disclose such a relationship may disqualify a candidate and, if appointed, may render them liable to dismissal.
At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2022
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£27,055 to £32,934 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
327-22-1105
Job locations
Physiotherapy Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
Employer details
Employer name
Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Physiotherapy Wotton Lawn Hospital
Horton Road
Gloucester
GL1 3WL
Employer's website
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