Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in Secure Services at Brockfield House, Wickford, Essex for a highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking candidate to take up the Physical Health and Well-being Co-ordinator role. We are looking for a highly committed individual who is flexible, proactive, and enthusiastic with a special interest in Secure Services. You will also be actively encouraging and improving the health and wellbeing of people who use in-patient secure services.
For this post you need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work proactively in a multidisciplinary team environment. You will be part of the Secure Services Occupational Therapy team who deliver a variety of therapeutic activities. Your role will involve supporting the health and wellbeing of the people using the services on the secure services in-patient wards. This is achieved through organising and delivering a diverse range of physical activity and health promotion interventions.
The Occupational Therapy team at Brockfield House consists of qualified OTs, activity coordinators with fitness level 3 training, employment and education coordinator. There is a good balance between mental health therapies and physical health interventions.
Main duties of the job
Your role will involve supporting the health and wellbeing of the people using the services on the secure services in-patient wards. This is achieved through organising and delivering a diverse range of physical activity and health promotion interventions.
About us
EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
- Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment
Join our Staff bank
What is Staff Bank?
Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.
All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.
If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work autonomously formulating exercise and wellbeing programmes for patients staying on the wards.
- To assess, instruct and supervise people in both individual and group exercises.
- Be confident in leading exercise and gym classes with people who have varying abilities.
- To independently plan appropriate exercises and wellbeing programmes in accordance with the individual needs.
- To help plan new physical health and well-being initiatives for service and along with senior Occupational Therapy staff provide leadership for activity coordinators working within the Occupational Therapy team
- Keep accurate records of individual exercise programmes.
- To co-ordinate and develop a range of health promotion activities.
- Engage and coach individuals around their health and lifestyle and promote positive behaviour change.
- To develop a professional rapport with people staying on the wards to encourage motivation in health and wellbeing.
- To deal sensitively with people who have acute mental illness.
- To be able to asses and where necessary feedback on peoples current presentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
- To take a lead and support the OT Clinical Lead in the management of the gymnasium including systems for cleaning, maintenance and health and safety policies.
- To ensure that up to date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Trust standards.
- To develop and maintain local networks with statutory, voluntary and private organisations to support individual patients in their on-going recovery and independence.
- To complete necessary statistical information, e.g. daily diary sheets.
- To autonomously evaluate service delivery and conduct audits as agreed with service lead and thereby contribute to service improvements and enable effective clinical governance.
- Provide written reports of specific patient progress/ review to contribute to the Occupational Therapy care plan
- To manage a caseload consisting of short term focused support for patients, aimed at supporting Occupational therapy team to deliver a physical health and well-being package of support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To work autonomously formulating exercise and wellbeing programmes for patients staying on the wards.
- To assess, instruct and supervise people in both individual and group exercises.
- Be confident in leading exercise and gym classes with people who have varying abilities.
- To independently plan appropriate exercises and wellbeing programmes in accordance with the individual needs.
- To help plan new physical health and well-being initiatives for service and along with senior Occupational Therapy staff provide leadership for activity coordinators working within the Occupational Therapy team
- Keep accurate records of individual exercise programmes.
- To co-ordinate and develop a range of health promotion activities.
- Engage and coach individuals around their health and lifestyle and promote positive behaviour change.
- To develop a professional rapport with people staying on the wards to encourage motivation in health and wellbeing.
- To deal sensitively with people who have acute mental illness.
- To be able to asses and where necessary feedback on peoples current presentation in a timely and appropriate manner.
- To take a lead and support the OT Clinical Lead in the management of the gymnasium including systems for cleaning, maintenance and health and safety policies.
- To ensure that up to date electronic records and activity data are maintained in accordance with Trust standards.
- To develop and maintain local networks with statutory, voluntary and private organisations to support individual patients in their on-going recovery and independence.
- To complete necessary statistical information, e.g. daily diary sheets.
- To autonomously evaluate service delivery and conduct audits as agreed with service lead and thereby contribute to service improvements and enable effective clinical governance.
- Provide written reports of specific patient progress/ review to contribute to the Occupational Therapy care plan
- To manage a caseload consisting of short term focused support for patients, aimed at supporting Occupational therapy team to deliver a physical health and well-being package of support.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 personal/ fitness instructor course
- Up to date REP registration for level 3
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the relationship between mind and body
- Basics of human anatomy and physiology
- Risk Assessment and Management
- In depth mental health conditions
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a secure services setting
- Individual and group therapy skills
- Setting up and delivering health/ wellbeing programmes
- Setting up and delivering individual fitness/ exercise plans
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Undertaken audits and research
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 personal/ fitness instructor course
- Up to date REP registration for level 3
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound knowledge of the relationship between mind and body
- Basics of human anatomy and physiology
- Risk Assessment and Management
- In depth mental health conditions
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a secure services setting
- Individual and group therapy skills
- Setting up and delivering health/ wellbeing programmes
- Setting up and delivering individual fitness/ exercise plans
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Undertaken audits and research
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).
