Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Gym and Wellbeing Instructor

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

Rainbow Mother and Baby unit is a 6 bedded specialist commissioned service offering assessment, support and treatment to women suffering from acute mental health illness during their third trimester of pregnancy up to baby being 12mths old.

Admissions are accepted primarily from the east of England. The team work very closely with other key professions to ensure the best outcomes for both Mother and baby therefore strong communication skills are essential.

Perinatal work is an exciting area focusing not only on the individual but the extended family during what can be the most amazing and terrifying time in their life.

Main duties of the job

Actively encouraging and improving the health, physical health and wellbeing of people who use in-patient services at Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit

You willwork autonomously formulating and implementing exercise and wellbeing programmes for patients through admission

You will be working in partnership with other healthcare providers to deliver holistic care that addresses both mental and physical health needs and care plan desired goals.

You will work collaboratively with the MDT to promote recovery pathways including support from the Occupational Therapy team in devising individual and group timetables to support physical and mental wellbeing.

You will co-ordinate the delivery of person centred fitness plans within 1:1 sessions and group activities whilst assessing differing abilities and fitness levels.

About us

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

  • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
  • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
  • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
  • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

  • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
  • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
  • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
  • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
  • Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

  • Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
  • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
  • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9133-A

Job locations

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and Baby

Plan and run therapeutic group activities

Please see JD and person specification for further details on job role

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work on a 1:1 basis offering therapeutic activities for Mum and Baby

Plan and run therapeutic group activities

Please see JD and person specification for further details on job role

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor Training

Desirable

  • Level 3 qualification in Personal Training
  • Additional assessment modules having been completed

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of devising personalised fitness and wellbeing programmes for individuals

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting womens health
  • Experience of working within a mental health care setting
  • Completed training for women within the perinatal and postnatal period
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Level 2 Gym Instructor Training

Desirable

  • Level 3 qualification in Personal Training
  • Additional assessment modules having been completed

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of devising personalised fitness and wellbeing programmes for individuals

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting womens health
  • Experience of working within a mental health care setting
  • Completed training for women within the perinatal and postnatal period

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Jodie Frost

jodie.frost@nhs.net

01245315629

Details

Date posted

05 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

364-A-9133-A

Job locations

Rainbow Mother and Baby Unit

The Linden Centre

Chelmsford

CM1 7LF


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