Physical Health Practitioner

We are looking for a Physical Health Practitioner to join the Physical Therapies Team based at Langdon Hospital.

The role involves supporting, leading, developing & managing the provision of physical activity in the Medium/Low Secure Units, as well as the Gyms/facilities across Langdon Hospital.

You will be under the leadership of the Specialist Physiotherapist & the Lead Physical Health Practitioner, along with 4 other Physical Health Practitioners, which forms part of the wider Occupational Therapy Team on site.

The post holder will use their specialist skills & knowledge of physical activity, exercise & rehabilitation to set up & adapt tailored sessions, exercise programmes & physical health & social activities, to meet the individual needs of the patients. Providing a variety of appropriate opportunities to improve their physical & mental health and well-being.

You will be responsible for managing your own caseload and take the lead for coordinating, supporting and planning physical activity both on site & in the community. You will also take a lead in teaching & promoting healthy lifestyle strategies to patients & staff, supporting patients to make informed healthy lifestyle choices.

The team are supporting the implementation of CQC, Trust Physiotherapy/Exercise Professional, 4 Year Healthy Lifestyle strategy, Physical Health Operations Group and National Guidance focused initiatives and interventions., The role includes supporting the delivery of gym sessions, long-term condition rehab sessions, therapeutic based activity, community integration work, healthy lifestyle education sessions, team sports & exercise groups.

You will work from a set timetable of sessions which will be run in either group sessions or individually.1:1 sessions will focus on specific needs of the patient & their rehabilitation/physical health/ongoing health condition.

You will also support patients to lead a more active/healthy lifestyle, as well as trying to motivate & educate them to exercise & think about how to improve their diet, physical health & fitness.

Excellent communication & interpersonal skills are required to support patients as there may occasionally be challenging situations which you'll need to manage effectively.

You will be innovative, adaptable & flexible in your approach across a wide service of patients with various comorbidities.

We advise booking a visit in advance so you can view the working environment.

If you can demonstrate the required experience, currently hold a Level 2 qualification & have enrolled to work towards an appropriate Level 3 qualification, there is an opportunity to be recruited into a Band 3 Physical Activity Support Worker training role. Please see attached Job Description. You could then work as a Band 4 once you have the required Level 3 qualification.

You will be expected to work towards the Level 4 qualification within 1 year, as per the job description., We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do