Gym Instructor

Main duties of the job

• CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
• The post holder will contribute towards the delivery of a recovery focussed service, working as a member of the multi-disciplinary team with the support and supervision of occupational therapists and Rec workers.

2 Develop a working knowledge of the recovery ethos.

3 Build awareness of the recovery philosophy and the social inclusion agenda, promoting autonomy and enabling choice.

4 Plan and carry out individual and group interventions within a specific remit (e.g., sporting, creative, or technical activities).

5 Undertake a range of activities, working flexibly in accordance with the needs of service-users and the service as a whole.

6 Maintain dedicated time for practical groups and demonstrate effective time management when preparing activities and writing notes.

7 Report any changes in occupational functioning that may indicate either positive or negative effects of treatment.

8 Ensure that assessment and treatment is delivered in a person centred manner ensuring the gender, sexual orientation, ethnic, cultural and spiritual needs of service users are adhered to.

9 Use effective interpersonal skills that relate to service users, carers and team members on an equal and respectful basis.

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD' overall, commenting on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust."

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

• Requires practical qualification (e.g. BTEC, City and Guilds, NVQ 3 or equivalent.
• Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer qualification.
• Relevant training and experience in fitness instructing.
• Experience of independently planning, preparing and facilitating groups in specified activity.
• Awareness of mental health issues.
• Ability to provide instruction with tact and persuasion, receive sensitive information and record observations objectively.
• Technical knowledge required for specific work area.
• Physical fitness required for leading a range of activities requiring accuracy.
• Planning and organisational problem-solving skills for a range of activities requiring formulation and adjustment of plans or strategies.
• Experience of working in an occupational therapy setting is desirable.
• Experience of working in a mental health setting is desirable.
• Experience of customer care is desirable.
• Having a range of activity skills within or beyond specific area of work.
• Experience of training people in fitness programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent Organisational Skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise and work to the required standards within defined time limits.

• NVQ 3, city and guilds or equivalent fitness instructor
• Mental Health Experience
• Additional gym qualifications
• Experience of running gym activities
• experience of planning groups

• NVQ 3 BTC, CITY AND GUILDS or equivalent
• Mental Health Experience
• Additional Gym qualifications
• Planning Groups.
• Experience of personal training and fitness instructing
• Experience of independently planning and facilitating groups

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.

Therapy Services Chesterfield Hospital

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Permanent

Full-time

383-ACA-7022-26

Therapy Services Chesterfield Hospital