Band 3 Physical Therapies Health Instructor - The Barberry

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Health Instructor to join our dynamic Physical Therapies Health Instructor team.

Working across a variety of inpatient settings within Solihull & Birmingham Mental Health Foundation Trust you will be working with an experienced and passionate Physical therapies team as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Working under the supervision and guidance of Physiotherapists and Senior Health Instructors you will have the opportunity to work with service users with functional and organic mental health illnesses where there maybe comorbidities. Ideally the candidate will be trained to level gym instructor, but if not will be willing to achieve the qualification within 6 months of appointment.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Health Instructor to join our dynamic Physical Therapies Health Instructor team.

Working across a variety of inpatient settings within Solihull & Birmingham Mental Health Foundation Trust you will be working with an experienced and passionate Physical therapies team as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team.

Working under the supervision and guidance of Physiotherapists and Senior Health Instructors you will have the opportunity to work with service users with functional and organic mental health illnesses where there maybe comorbidities.

You will receive regular management and clinical supervision. Training and development will be provided in line with discussed development reviews.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7155477

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Reps level 2 Gym Intructor or equivilant
  • NVQ level 3
  • English and literacy level 2

knowledge & Experinece

Essential

  • Experience of delivering physical activity /exercise groups

Desirable

  • Experience of care delivery in a mental health or learning disability setting.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Reps level 2 Gym Intructor or equivilant
  • NVQ level 3
  • English and literacy level 2

knowledge & Experinece

Essential

  • Experience of delivering physical activity /exercise groups

Desirable

  • Experience of care delivery in a mental health or learning disability setting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


Employer's website

https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Lead Health Instructor

Stuart Terry

stuart.terry1@nhs.net

01213012017

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

436-7155477

Job locations

The Barberry

25 Vincent Drive

Birmingham

B15 2FG


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