Are you able to motivate people? Are you an energetic and inspiring individual?
Are you looking for a new challenge to work in a unique setting? Then we may be looking for you to join our team.
The Thames Valley Forensic Mental Health Service is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Band 4 Health and Fitness Instructor to join its Medium Secure Service in Oxford. The successful candidate would be based on Oxford Clinic, a two-ward unit for male patients. The two wards are Kennet, an acute ward with 15 beds, and Glyme, a rehabilitation ward with 17 beds. The role will involve working with individuals detained under the Mental Health Act.
An informal discussion about the opportunity, or a visit, is strongly encouraged.
This post attracts RSU allowance of £1,466 per year on top of the basic salary.
Main duties of the job
As the health and fitness instructor, you will be responsible for setting up and running the gym and sports programmes within the unit and developing sports and leisure links within the community. You will work with individual patients to support them in achieving their goals in relation to health and fitness and understanding of healthy living, including smoking cessation advice. About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East 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". At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job responsibilities
To plan, develop, and provide health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients. To provide a programme of therapeutic activities appropriate to patients' needs within the service and establish service guidelines. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working within a gym setting with level 2 gym instructor qualification. Experience of facilitating low-level health and fitness groups. Skills
Experience of building good working relationships that enable good team working. Qualification
Qualifications in relevant fitness skills, including CIMSPA/REPS. 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. Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust Address
Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre £26,530 to £29,114 a year (Pro rata) | Additional £1,446 RSU allowance per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Reference number
267-SS6848318 Job locations
Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre
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As the health and fitness instructor, you will be responsible for setting up and running the gym and sports programmes within the unit and developing sports and leisure links within the community. You will work with individual patients to support them in achieving their goals in relation to health and fitness and understanding of healthy living, including smoking cessation advice. About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East 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". At Oxford Health, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include: Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants, and retailers Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team Job responsibilities
To plan, develop, and provide health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients. To provide a programme of therapeutic activities appropriate to patients' needs within the service and establish service guidelines. Please see the job description and person specification attached to this advert for more information on the job role. Person Specification
Experience
Experience of working within a gym setting with level 2 gym instructor qualification. Experience of facilitating low-level health and fitness groups. Skills
Experience of building good working relationships that enable good team working. Qualification
Qualifications in relevant fitness skills, including CIMSPA/REPS. 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. Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust Address
Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre £26,530 to £29,114 a year (Pro rata) | Additional £1,446 RSU allowance per annum Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Reference number
267-SS6848318 Job locations
Oxford Clinic, Littlemore Mental Health Centre
#J-18808-Ljbffr
