Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Fitness Instructor within our secure inpatient services at Roseberry Park Hospital working alongside our Fitness team. You will have the opportunity to work with clients with learning disabilities, mental health, autism and older people in a secured inpatient environment, also working alongside colleagues in physical health and AHP's.
The service operates a recovery and rehabilitation centred model, offering fitness routines, weight management, building up on patient plans from the physiotherapists and providing evidence based lifestyle modifications.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
The aims of the service is to work collaboratively with service users and carers in the completion of treatments, exercise planning and rehabilitation to enable a person-centred, recovery-focused approach to care, meeting their needs in a holistic manner.
To work with delegated service users in the secure inpatient setting across low and medium secure wards who visit the gym for regular interventions.
To participate in outdoor exercise activities with delegated service user within the secure inpatient setting.
To engage delegated service user in sporting activity of choice within the sports hall and on the wards as required.
You must demonstrate good verbal and written skills, be honest and trustworthy and be able to work independently on delegated tasks under the direction of qualified staff as well as under direct supervision.
You must be a team player as role involves working with teammates, which requires that you maintain a healthy and professional relationship with colleagues and other members of staff.
You will be involved in providing physical exercises/interventions on a 1-1 basis and sometimes in group sessions.
About us
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work with delegated service users, often working without direct supervision in a secure inpatient settings.
To provide Fitness support to a variety of patients with mental health issue and history of offence.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals to promote independence and well-being.
To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
To promote regular service user and staff engagement in fitness activities
Main Duties and Responsibilities/ Clinical Responsibilities patient contact
Works with Registered Physiotherapists, to follow up on identified rehabilitation exercise plans for delegated service users.
Works with service users who attend the gym or other lifestyle activities in the sports hall.
To be able to ensure good working condition of gym equipment and escalate when regular servicing or a replacement of equipment is necessary.
Maintains adequate daily record of attendees and provides necessary information to team lead.
Encourages service users/carers in a compassionate manner, to actively participate in their own therapy to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow.
Works with staff within the secured inpatient environment who are willing to participate in staff fitness programs.
Participates in health promotion activities.
Additional contact details: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job summary
To work with delegated service users, often working without direct supervision in a secure inpatient settings.
To provide Fitness support to a variety of patients with mental health issue and history of offence.
To engage service users and their carers in therapeutic programmes of care and encourages them in a compassionate manner, to support them in achieving their identified goals to promote independence and well-being.
To provide the best possible experience for service users and carers.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.
To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities.
To promote regular service user and staff engagement in fitness activities
Main Duties and Responsibilities/ Clinical Responsibilities patient contact
Works with Registered Physiotherapists, to follow up on identified rehabilitation exercise plans for delegated service users.
Works with service users who attend the gym or other lifestyle activities in the sports hall.
To be able to ensure good working condition of gym equipment and escalate when regular servicing or a replacement of equipment is necessary.
Maintains adequate daily record of attendees and provides necessary information to team lead.
Encourages service users/carers in a compassionate manner, to actively participate in their own therapy to support them in achieving their identified goals.
Provides information and practical advice, within scope of own competency, to service users and carers e.g. demonstrating exercise programmes for them to follow.
Works with staff within the secured inpatient environment who are willing to participate in staff fitness programs.
Participates in health promotion activities.
Additional contact details: Phil Strange, Service Manager 07810881380
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Gym Instructor / Exercise Referral Instructor (UK Level 3 or above) or willingness to achieve relevant level 3 training within agreed timescale.
- OR - Relevant sports degree or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale
- Current registration with REPS to level 3 (Register of Exercise Professionals) or agreement to register within an agreed timescale.
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience working in a care environment with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working as a Personal Trainer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively in a manner that is appropriate to the individual and the situation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specific requirements to meet the needs of those with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Gym Instructor / Exercise Referral Instructor (UK Level 3 or above) or willingness to achieve relevant level 3 training within agreed timescale.
- OR - Relevant sports degree or willingness to achieve within an agreed timescale
- Current registration with REPS to level 3 (Register of Exercise Professionals) or agreement to register within an agreed timescale.
- Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (or equivalent)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of paid or voluntary work with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Experience working in a care environment with people with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
- Experience of working as a Personal Trainer
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate information effectively in a manner that is appropriate to the individual and the situation.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of specific requirements to meet the needs of those with mental health conditions or learning disabilities
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).
