Sports Therapist

Are you an experienced level 2 qualified gym instructor and looking for an opportunity to work for the NHS in a clinical setting?
We have a vacancy at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health; Low secure services- Tasman and Java House for a Band 4 Sports Therapist. The low secure service has two units that offer therapeautic and rehabilitative care to mental health service users. Mental health services place significant importance on physical health and wellbeing and their positive impact on a person's mental health. This post is therefore highly valued and seen as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team.
The post holder will be based at Park Royal Centre for Mental Health, Tasman Ward, work alongside the team and ward staff, and receive regular supervision from an occupational therapist.
Candidates will need to have, NVQ Level 3 or above Gym/Fitness, We are looking for a person who is able to work using their own initiative to motivate and encourage mental health service users to access physical activities to support their recovery. This will include exercise-based activities for individuals and gym groups. The post-holder will be expected to manage the unit gym, instruct service users in equipment use, devise individual fitness programmes and maintain the equipment. There would also be an expectation to facilitate exercise and fitness groups on the wards and offer general advice regarding health and wellbeing. A good local knowledge of sports and fitness and community facilities is also required in order to advise and support service users so they can access this following discharge.
The staff should be able to support service users in accessing community facilities and resources, while ensuring co-production.
The post holder will work with the physical health lead and other members of the MDT to provide data on the impacts of sports therapy on the patient's overall progress.
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Working for our organisation
The service offers a unique opportunity for you to work closely with an experienced occupational therapist and other multi-disciplinary team members. You will have the guidance and support of monthly supervision and annual appraisal to ensure your professional growth. Additionally, you will be able to participate in reflective practice sessions tailored to support and enhance your skills. Access to a well equipped gym facilities is provided for patient's and your well being. Furthermore, free parking is available for your convenience, and there are opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD) to further your career., To support the development of a specialist sports service within the forensic inpatient service.
To contribute to the provision of sports and health and fitness related activities in response to patient need, in conjunction with the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and within the Occupational Therapy (OT) Service.
Communication
To communicate with service users in a tactful manner, using diplomacy and negotiation skills where necessary.
To engage and motivate service users where there are volitional difficulties, that impact on engagement in sessions.
Professional and practice development
To participate in regular supervision according to developmental need.
To review and reflect on your own practice and performance through effective use of professional and operational supervision.
Clinical Governance& Quality Standards
To assist in the development and implementation of reflection, action, review.
To contribute to the Locality and teams' Clinical Governance plans and quality agenda
Line Management and Managing protocols
To exercise good personal time management, punctuality and consistent reliable attendance.
To follow department guidelines when utilising petty cash
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

instructor qualification (CYQ certificate in Fitness instructing), Sports/sports therapy related advance diploma or equivalent in working with people in sports/exercise, They should be able to adapt exercise programmes for all abilities and support mental health service users post discharge to maintain exercise as an essential part of their recovery Experience of running groups and ability to work positively with people who have mental health issues is essential.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
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