To Apply: Visit www.sasp.co.uk/jobs and apply online, or request a paper application from [email protected]. Only applications received via our website will be considered.
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP), in collaboration with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, is seeking a Community MSK Physical Activity Instructor to support high quality, person-led musculoskeletal care across hospital and community settings in West Somerset.
This role can be 5 days (37 hours) per week, or 4 days (29.6 hours) per week.
The role bridges clinical services and community provision, empowering individuals with musculoskeletal, orthopaedic, or sports injuries to better manage their condition through prevention, early intervention, and self-management approaches.
The post holder will assess, support, and deliver structured rehabilitation and physical activity programmes, including group-based sessions and health education, working with individuals who may have post-operative needs, pain, or psychosocial barriers to activity. They will use behaviour change approaches to promote engagement and long-term participation in physical activity.
Personal Specification: We are particularly interested in applications from qualified and experienced fitness professionals who have strong knowledge of exercise prescription and behaviour change to support people living with one or more long term health conditions. They must be excellent communicators, organised, able to make informed decisions and can work independently as well as part of a team to conduct consultations, tailoring programmes and supporting individuals to overcome barriers with a professional, flexible and person-centred approach.
Owing to the nature of this position, any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Deadline for applications: Monday 6th July
Interview Date: TBC
To Apply: Visit www.sasp.co.uk/jobs and apply online, or request a paper application from [email protected]
General Information
All work performed/duties undertaken must be carried out in accordance with relevant SASP policies and procedures, within legislation, and with regard to the needs of our customers and the diverse community we serve.
Pay: £27,862.00-£28,789.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
