Physical Fitness Practitioner

Job summary

Are you passionate about motivating people to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Are you ready for a new challenge in a unique setting where you can support individuals on their rehabilitation journey?

The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service is seeking a Fitness Instructor to join its medium secure service in Oxford. Based on Evenlode ward, a 10-bed male learning disability ward at the Oxford Clinic, the role also involves outreach work with the community forensic learning disability team, supporting individuals detained under the Mental Health Act.

You'll set up and run the gym and sports programmes within the unit and develop community sports links. Working one-on-one with patients, you'll help them achieve health and fitness goals while promoting healthy living, including smoking cessation advice.

This role includes an RSU allowance of £1,446 per annum on top of your salary. An informal discussion about the opportunity, or a visit, is strongly encouraged.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

Main duties of the job

• Plan, develop and provide health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients
• Provide a programme of therapeutic activities appropriate to patients need within the service and establish service guidelines
• Use practical and technical skills with patients as directed by a member of the multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Identify patient's strengths/risk and needs in order to plan health and fitness programmes with the MDT, taking into consideration physical health needs
• Evaluate the effectiveness of fitness programmes with patients, carers and MDT in order to modify and adapt interventions
• Record clinical information on patients' progress notes
• Liaise with members of clinical teams providing treatment and support for patients
• Be creative in their ways of engaging individuals in physical activity due to the nature of the client group

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre

Sandford Road

Oxford

OX4 4XN

Employer's website

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

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