Job summary
37.5 Hours Per Week
We have an opportunity for an
exercise therapist to join our team and work alongside the MDT in the delivery
of the health and well being offer, initially within medium secure services,
however there maybe future opportunity to expand this to the low secure
services. We are currently looking to enhance our health and well being offer
within the service and as part of this we will be looking at the available
resource to support the exercise therapists within their role to deliver an
excellent service to our service users. The post holder will have experience of
developing and delivering exercise programmes both individually and with
groups. They will be responsible for the day to day organisation and working
arrangements for the gymnasium, exercise sessions and sports activities
contributing to the overall assessment and treatment of service users. They
will work alongside the MDT, including the Consultant Psychiatrist, Primary
Nursing Team, Primary Care service and Occupational Therapist to ensure a holistic
approach is adopted in supporting individuals in maintaining positive physical
and mental health.
At the time of advertising,
this role does not meet the minimum requirements (salary threshold or
occupational requirements) set by UK
Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason,
unfortunately we are unable to sponsor anyone on a visa for this role at this
moment in time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be
responsible for working within the Yorkshire Centre for Forensic Psychiatry,
providing a service to the client group of mentally disordered adult offenders
with complex needs. Their mental health
difficulties are of a severe and challenging nature, and they include patients
with learning disabilities. This will be
under the direction and supervision of the General Manager within the service. He/she will be responsible for the day to day
organisation and working arrangements for the gymnasium, exercise sessions and
sports activities contributing to the overall assessment and treatment of
service users.
To apply a knowledge and
understanding of working with people in often severely disturbed and chaotic
psychological and emotional states, where there may be considerable obstacles
to the building of relationships and therapeutic interactions.
They will be able to develop
individualised plans to support health promotion and living a healthy
lifestyles, as indicated by the MDT assessment.
All employees of the Trust are strongly encouraged to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to protect patients.
We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are
using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We strongly
discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting
candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your
application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application form.
About us
We
are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health
and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,
Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are
the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.
Our mission is
to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this
by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ
staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a
difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.
We encourage
and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value
diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.
Being
a foundation Trust means were accountable to our
members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people
(including staff) are members of our Trust.
Join
us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving
the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and
help each year.
We
are committed
to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and
vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this
commitment.
We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan,
organise, run and evaluate exercise and education sessions for individuals and
groups of patients with a mental health condition, both in an inpatient area
and within a community setting.
To assess
suitability of patients group activity and progress within group where
necessary.
To undertake
own caseload of individual patients with mental health conditions.
To manage own caseload of patients
by accepting direct referrals from health care professionals. To
prioritise, assess, plan, run and evaluate a number of complex activities
or treatment programmes for groups or individuals.
Responsible for maintaing accurate
treatment records and insuring data is entered on to appropriate IT system
for work undertaken.
To develop and deliver specialist
therapeutic exercise groups, to patients referred to the mental health
physiotherapy team.
To develop and deliver exercise
programmes to individuals where necessary, assessing, re-assessing and
progressing exercises and discharging patients when treatment complete.
Responsible for organising and
delivering educational sessions related to the clinical area.
To lead, teach, advise and
demonstrate activities in own clinical area to new or less experienced
employees, students or volunteers.
To undertake audits and surveys
necessary to work in own area and may occasionaly be included in research
and development projects.
To ensure own development within
the clinical area of mental health physiotherapy.
To ensure the appropriate use/issue
of therapeutic equipment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To plan,
organise, run and evaluate exercise and education sessions for individuals and
groups of patients with a mental health condition, both in an inpatient area
and within a community setting.
To assess
suitability of patients group activity and progress within group where
necessary.
To undertake
own caseload of individual patients with mental health conditions.
To manage own caseload of patients
by accepting direct referrals from health care professionals. To
prioritise, assess, plan, run and evaluate a number of complex activities
or treatment programmes for groups or individuals.
Responsible for maintaing accurate
treatment records and insuring data is entered on to appropriate IT system
for work undertaken.
To develop and deliver specialist
therapeutic exercise groups, to patients referred to the mental health
physiotherapy team.
To develop and deliver exercise
programmes to individuals where necessary, assessing, re-assessing and
progressing exercises and discharging patients when treatment complete.
Responsible for organising and
delivering educational sessions related to the clinical area.
To lead, teach, advise and
demonstrate activities in own clinical area to new or less experienced
employees, students or volunteers.
To undertake audits and surveys
necessary to work in own area and may occasionaly be included in research
and development projects.
To ensure own development within
the clinical area of mental health physiotherapy.
To ensure the appropriate use/issue
of therapeutic equipment.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing learning in relevant area.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand their role and limitations.
- Ability to organise, evaluate, facilitate and participate in exercise groups.
- Ability to progress exercise programmes.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the conditions experienced by patients with cardiac or pulmonary conditions and the ability to set up appropriate exercise programmes.
- Ability to observe Health & Safety regulations and risk assess working area.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Group facilitation experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in exercise or fitness/gym instruction (RSA equivalent) or NVQ level 3 in therapy/care + substantial experience as Therapy Assistant in Cardiac or Pulmonary rehabilitation.
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Other exercise qualifications, experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work as part of a team but also alone using own initiative.
- Ability to work to time constraints and pressure.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Flexible working as service requires including evenings/weekends as necessary.
Person Specification
Physical Attributes
Essential
- Ability to undertake the duties and demands of the post. A satisfactory sickness record over the previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where the sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Training.
Desirable
- Evidence of ongoing learning in relevant area.
Special Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand their role and limitations.
- Ability to organise, evaluate, facilitate and participate in exercise groups.
- Ability to progress exercise programmes.
- To demonstrate an understanding of the conditions experienced by patients with cardiac or pulmonary conditions and the ability to set up appropriate exercise programmes.
- Ability to observe Health & Safety regulations and risk assess working area.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Group facilitation experience.
Qualifications
Essential
- Formal qualification in exercise or fitness/gym instruction (RSA equivalent) or NVQ level 3 in therapy/care + substantial experience as Therapy Assistant in Cardiac or Pulmonary rehabilitation.
- GCSE English or equivalent
Desirable
- Other exercise qualifications, experience.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work as part of a team but also alone using own initiative.
- Ability to work to time constraints and pressure.
- A Current driving licence and access to a car during the working day is essential (reasonable adjustments will be considered for any applicants who are unable to drive due to a disability)
- Flexible working as service requires including evenings/weekends as necessary.
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.
