Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Clinical Exercise Therapist. You will be in possession of or working towards a degree or equivalent in related area (e.g. sports science, health studies, youth and community work), with recognised exercise teaching or coaching qualifications, for example Gym Instructor or GP Referral.
The successful candidate will have experience of designing individualised physical activity programmes and practical experience of delivering physical activity sessions for people with a range of health needs. Experience of working in a mental health or healthcare setting would be desirable.
You will join the already established physiotherapy team and work as part of a wider specialist multi-disciplinary team who care for people with mental ill-heath.
The role covers in-patient adult wards across two sites (Swandean Hospital in Worthing and Oaklands Centre for Acute Care in Chichester). This is a 12-month fixed term contract, working 20 hours per week. We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Please note that your CIMSPA registration number will be checked, and applicants will not be shortlisted unless a current CIMSPA registration number is on the application form.
Main duties of the job
You will support the planning, co-ordination and delivery of an extensive physical activity group programme. You will also provide targeted physical activity programmes for individuals with a range of mental health conditions and chronic physical health difficulties.
In addition, you will be involved in health promotion activity focusing on the importance of maintaining a physically active lifestyle for improved health and wellbeing. You will also work to develop the signposting and referral of patients for physical activity/sports groups on discharge back into the community.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
About us
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be the first ever Clinical Exercise Therapist at Sussex Partnership NHS Trust. We are a Mental Health Trust and want to develop our physical health provision to the population we serve. Introducing specialist exercise therapy as a key component in improving the physical and mental health of our servicer users.
We provide specialist NHS mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services and care for people of all ages at home, in hospital and through our community services in Sussex.
We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits to our staff. Here are some of the perks that makeworking at Sussex Partnership a great choice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will need to have excellent communication, motivational and time management skills. They'll need to be energetic, flexible and creative in their approach to delivering physical activity health improvement programmes and have a keen interest in working with people with mental health needs. They must also have a proven ability to work effectively in a team, and effective communication and presentation skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates will need to have excellent communication, motivational and time management skills. They'll need to be energetic, flexible and creative in their approach to delivering physical activity health improvement programmes and have a keen interest in working with people with mental health needs. They must also have a proven ability to work effectively in a team, and effective communication and presentation skills.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification e.g. YMCA
- L1 Sports Coaching Award or coaching experience and a willingness to work towards this qualification
- Level 3 GP Exercise Referral certificate
- HSE approved First Aid at work course (3 days)
- Level 3/4 REP's/CIMSPA registration number must be provided
- Ability to work under pressure
- Basic IT skills
- Group work skills
- Effective team worker
- Ability to lead healthy lifestyle groups
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of issues around professional conduct
- Health/safety and risk awareness
- An understanding of working with clients with mental health needs
- Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
- Experience of coaching/leading sports activities with service users of differing abilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
- Flexible approach to work to meet service user and service needs
- Must be prepared to travel efficiently between two sites as required
Desirable
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
- ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
- Degree in Sports Science or equivalent sports related degree
- Level 4 Certificates in Exercise & Mental Health
- Level 2 Exercise to Music
- Level 4 Cardiac Diseases
- Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes
- Level 3 Older Adults
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Award
- Any other L3 or L4 Reps recognised Qualification
- An understanding of commonly encountered mental health conditions
- Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues
- Ability to teach a variety of sports
- Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions
- Experience of working in a mental health or healthcare setting
- Personal experience of mental health problems
- Car owner/driver
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification e.g. YMCA
- L1 Sports Coaching Award or coaching experience and a willingness to work towards this qualification
- Level 3 GP Exercise Referral certificate
- HSE approved First Aid at work course (3 days)
- Level 3/4 REP's/CIMSPA registration number must be provided
- Ability to work under pressure
- Basic IT skills
- Group work skills
- Effective team worker
- Ability to lead healthy lifestyle groups
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills, written and verbal
- Good interpersonal skills
- Understanding of issues around professional conduct
- Health/safety and risk awareness
- An understanding of working with clients with mental health needs
- Experience of working as a gym instructor, with groups and individuals, screening, assessing and designing exercise programmes
- Experience of coaching/leading sports activities with service users of differing abilities
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
- Flexible approach to work to meet service user and service needs
- Must be prepared to travel efficiently between two sites as required
Desirable
- ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist
- ACSM/NCHPAD Certified Inclusive Fitness Trainer
- Degree in Sports Science or equivalent sports related degree
- Level 4 Certificates in Exercise & Mental Health
- Level 2 Exercise to Music
- Level 4 Cardiac Diseases
- Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes
- Level 3 Older Adults
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Award
- Any other L3 or L4 Reps recognised Qualification
- An understanding of commonly encountered mental health conditions
- Experience of assessing and advising on healthy lifestyle issues
- Ability to teach a variety of sports
- Experience of working with service users with physical health conditions
- Experience of working in a mental health or healthcare setting
- Personal experience of mental health problems
- Car owner/driver
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).
