Physical Fitness Practitioner in Milton Keynes

Physical fitness practitioner post on a forensic mental health ward split between two sites, Marlborough House and Woodlands House in Aylesbury, supported by a Lead PFP and a clinical occupational therapy lead. The work centres on assessing fitness needs across a caseload and delivering one-to-one and group programmes, measured against outcomes. The post covers medium and low secure forensic settings and requires independent travel between sites, a DBS check and existing right to work, as no visa sponsorship is offered.

What the job involves

• Plan, develop and deliver health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients
• Run therapeutic activities suited to patients' needs and set service guidelines
• Assess the physical fitness needs and strengths of a defined caseload
• Provide evidence-based one-to-one and group interventions to improve physical fitness
• Use risk assessment tools to engage patients safely in training programmes
• Use outcome measures to judge intervention effectiveness and adapt interventions
• Support patients to link with community fitness opportunities
• Work with the MDT on interventions, referrals and clinical meetings about goals and progress
• Record care plans and clinical information on the electronic health record
• Handle confidential information on mental health, offending history, safeguarding and risk, including work with patients who have committed serious offences
• Support ward projects using physical health and fitness expertise
• Contribute to education on healthy lifestyles and smoking cessation

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 2 gym instructor qualification or equivalent

Experience

• Working with people with obesity and a range of physical health problems or other specialist groups
• Developing training programmes for individuals
• Working with people with mental health needs

Checks & eligibility

• DBS check
• Valid right to work in the UK without sponsorship

Other

• Positive attitude to people with mental health issues
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust

Nice to have

• Qualifications in relevant fitness skills, including CIMSPA membership
• Experience delivering healthy living, smoking cessation and dietary advice or support
• Experience working with people with learning disabilities

What’s offered

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Tailored individual and Trust-wide learning and development
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• NHS discount across shops, restaurants and retailers
• Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and staff support groups

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