Based at The Hatherton Centre Stafford, providing support to Ellesmere House (learning disability) and Clee, low secure unit Shrewsbury.
Hours: 37.5 hours (some evening and weekend work may be required)
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified level 3 Gym Instructor to work as a Health and Fitness assistant within forensic services in Stafford and Shrewsbury as part of an established physical health team.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the existing team. The successful applicant will work closely with a range of professionals including dietician, physiotherapists and other health and fitness professionals in the provision of physical activity, exercise, health promotion activities and interventions to service users across the inpatient forensic wards.
The applicant will have a level 3 personal trainer/ advanced gym instructor qualification , have a keen interest in working with people mental health problems, supporting them to engage in physical activity and in promoting all aspects of health and wellbeing.
You will be working in a friendly, supportive and challenging working environment which will provide excellent opportunities to work alongside other health professionals who will support you in your role and can help with your ongoing personal development.
If you are interested in the post or would like any further information, please contact us.
- The post holder will work under the clinical supervision from Allied Health Professionals with support from the Health and fitness practitioner to implement physical activity intervention plans and other activities which promote service user health and wellbeing
- The post holder will be responsible for devising safe exercise/ fitness sessions with support from the Health and Fitness Practitioner and supervision from Allied Health Professionals.
- The post holder will be responsible for providing timely and accurate written and verbal feedback for all interventions as part of an overall physical health plan.
- The post-holder is responsible for working collaboratively with other Trust services to provide seamless mental health care for service users within secure inpatient mental health services and seeking supervision to ensure understanding of occupational performance, communication and impact of the mental illness upon the service user.
- To provide practical support, spend therapeutic time, including, using prescribed exercises to maintain / improve the physical wellbeing of an allocated group of service users with mental health needs within a secure setting.
- To promote service user’s recovery through the delivery of high quality, outcome measured care and evidence based interventions.
- To assist Allied Health Professionals in the implementation and evaluation of individualised care plans.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
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