Job overview
This is a physical fitness practitioner (PFP) role that involves working in a medium secure and low secure forensic mental health ward, across two different sites – Marlborough House, Milton Keynes and Woodlands House, Aylesbury. The post holder will be supported by the Lead PFP and Clinical Occupational Therapy Lead across the sites.
The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- 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 need within the service and establish service guidelines.
- To support patients to make links with community fitness intervention opportunities.
- Work with a defined caseload of patients to assess their physical fitness needs and strengths.
- Provide evidence-based 1:1 and group intervention to improve physical fitness.
- Use risk assessment tools to safely engage patients in relevant training programmes.
- Use appropriate outcome measures to understand the effectiveness of interventions and adapt interventions as necessary
Working for our organisation
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
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:
- 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
- Competitive pension scheme
- 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Receive and handle confidential information relating to patients’ mental health, offending history, safeguarding concerns and risk assessments.
- Work with patients who have committed serious offences or who present a significant harm to themselves and others.
- Work with patients to identify community-based opportunities to support physical health and fitness.
- Work alongside other members of the MDT to provide interventions to improve mental and physical health, making referrals when required, attending relevant clinical meetings to discuss goals and progress.
- Record relevant care plans and clinical information on the patient’s electronic health record.
- Support ward projects, bringing expertise around physical health and fitness.
- Contribute to educating patients in healthy lifestyle choices and smoke cessation.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UKVI regulations. To be considered, you must already hold the valid right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2 gym instructor qualification or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Qualifications in relevant fitness skills, including CIMSPA membership
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with people with obesity and a range of physical health problems or other specialist groups.
- Experience in developing training programmes for individuals
- Experience working with people with mental health needs.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of delivering health living, smoking cessation and dietary advice/support.
- Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
Personal qualities
Essential criteria
- Positive attitude to people with mental health issues
- Good interpersonal skills
Documents to Download
Physical Fitness Practitioner (PDF, 200.4KB)
Guidance Notes for Candidates Applying for a job at OHFT (PDF, 424.6KB)
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