Job summary
Do you have a passion for Mental Health care?
Do you have therapeutic exercise skills which you can use to engage patients in a psychiatric ward?
Are you motivated, proactive, and passionate about supporting people live healthier lives?
Do you enjoy the buzz of working in a new environment and want to be part of a newly formed, vibrant team? If so, we would like to have you on our team?
An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated, Physical Activity Instructor to join our team to work alongside the Occupational Therapists, at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health. You would be joining an established team of Occupational Therapists, Activity Coordinators, Fitness Instructor, Senior Peer Support Worker as well as a wider Multidisciplinary team. We also have opportunities to deliver interventions alongside the psychology and psychotherapy team.
The post holder must have experience in a Fitness and Health related background. A minimum of one National Governing Body Level 2 coaching/Personal Trainer/ fitness instructor qualification or equivalent in sport and physical education is desirable.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
Main duties of the job
To support service users, improve their health and wellbeing by coaching individuals/ groups to lead a healthy lifestyle as well as carrying out health promotion intervention
To deliver a range of sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyle opportunities which are safe, structured, progressive and engaging to all.
To work with and support service users to identify and overcome barriers to participation amongst target audiences, through the development of positive and beneficial working
relationships with service users
Have an awareness of local sport, exercise and physical activity providers that will promote social inclusion and skills development for service users.
The post holder will receive regular supervision by SeniorFitness Instructor Occupation Therapist and opportunities for training through Central and North West LondonLearning and Development Zone and the Recovery and Wellbeing College. Staff are also encouraged to develop their skills through reflection and learning. There are also opportunities available within the Trust to develop your career and become an OT apprentice. Previous post holders have moved on within the trust to Apprentice and core profession trainee roles.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWLWe're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
We are looking for someone who has:
A passion for health and fitness and a desire to motive people with varied abilities
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Good communication skills: verbal and written, English to GCSE or equivalent
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Experience in facilitating a range of sport, physical activity and healthy lifestyle opportunities which are safe, structured, progressive and engaging to all
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Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
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Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.1 To plan, implement and review a range of exercise activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.1.2 To support service users to engage in health and wellbeing activities, including, healthy lifestyle, physical health, nutrition and exercise workshops1.3 To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.1.4 To support service users to establish links with the CNWL Recovery College and to help run recovery snapshot workshops on the wards.1.5 To support and assist service users with managing their self-care needs as identified as part of a care plan.1.6 To establish and promote the role of the Fitness Instructor as a member of the multidisciplinary team.1.7 Facilitate and empower patients to change behaviour and adopt positive lifestyle changes by providing health education and evidence-based advice regarding increasing habitual physical activity, helping patients to address barriers to change.1.9 To be responsible for the planning and implementation of health and wellbeing, individual and group sessions that meets the needs of the service users, that are sensitive to racial, social and cultural needs and expectations, under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.1.10 To provide a range of physical activities, which may include cycling, walking, gym exercise groups, football etc.1.11 To maintain an update knowledge of communication resources and facilities internally/externally1.12 To promote sport and exercise as a therapeutic medium
1.13 To ensure ongoing monitoring of the activities provided, including the evaluation of activities under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists1.14 To apply current knowledge from the field of health, exercise and social sciences to Mental Health settings.1.15 To form and sustain good working relationships with local organisations and services keeping up to date with Brent Boroughs social prescribing agenda.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.1 To plan, implement and review a range of exercise activities using individual and group work approaches, under the supervision and direction of qualified occupational therapists.1.2 To support service users to engage in health and wellbeing activities, including, healthy lifestyle, physical health, nutrition and exercise workshops1.3 To support service users to engage in care plans which have been developed in partnership with the individual and that reflect recovery goals.1.4 To support service users to establish links with the CNWL Recovery College and to help run recovery snapshot workshops on the wards.1.5 To support and assist service users with managing their self-care needs as identified as part of a care plan.1.6 To establish and promote the role of the Fitness Instructor as a member of the multidisciplinary team.1.7 Facilitate and empower patients to change behaviour and adopt positive lifestyle changes by providing health education and evidence-based advice regarding increasing habitual physical activity, helping patients to address barriers to change.1.9 To be responsible for the planning and implementation of health and wellbeing, individual and group sessions that meets the needs of the service users, that are sensitive to racial, social and cultural needs and expectations, under the guidance of a qualified Occupational Therapist.1.10 To provide a range of physical activities, which may include cycling, walking, gym exercise groups, football etc.1.11 To maintain an update knowledge of communication resources and facilities internally/externally1.12 To promote sport and exercise as a therapeutic medium
1.13 To ensure ongoing monitoring of the activities provided, including the evaluation of activities under the guidance of qualified Occupational Therapists1.14 To apply current knowledge from the field of health, exercise and social sciences to Mental Health settings.1.15 To form and sustain good working relationships with local organisations and services keeping up to date with Brent Boroughs social prescribing agenda.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Recognised sports coaching or fitness instructor qualification, level 2 or above (HND, ACDM, YMCA, exercise instructor's certification or other industry recognised qualification)
- Registered with Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) or Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA)
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications relating to health, exercise and sports science.
- CIMSPA Level 3 Exercise Referral and level 4 mental health, Diabetes and Obesity
- First Aid Course
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Has knowledge of a range of sporting and fitness activities.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Ability to facilitate a range of different physical activity classes
ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT.
- Able to work flexibly.
- Able to utilise supervision effectively.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
- Ability to work independently and is self motivated
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of a service
- Able to utilise supervision effectively.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and is open to learning
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be self-motivated.
OTHER
Essential
- Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post following successful interview as part of employment checks.
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- Recognised sports coaching or fitness instructor qualification, level 2 or above (HND, ACDM, YMCA, exercise instructor's certification or other industry recognised qualification)
- Registered with Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) or Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA)
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Other relevant qualifications relating to health, exercise and sports science.
- CIMSPA Level 3 Exercise Referral and level 4 mental health, Diabetes and Obesity
- First Aid Course
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
Essential
- Has knowledge of a range of sporting and fitness activities.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of people with mental health issues.
- Able to communicate clearly both in written form and verbally.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Presentation skills
- Ability to facilitate a range of different physical activity classes
ATTITUDES, APTITUDES PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Committed to working as part of an MDT.
- Able to work flexibly.
- Able to utilise supervision effectively.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development.
- Demonstrates an enthusiasm for the post
- Ability to work independently and is self motivated
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job
Essential
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of a service
- Able to utilise supervision effectively.
- Demonstrates a commitment to personal development and is open to learning
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team and be self-motivated.
OTHER
Essential
- Declared medically fit by the Occupational Health Department to perform the duties of the post following successful interview as part of employment checks.
- Ability to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
