Band 4 Exercise Specialist

West London NHS Trust; Southall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a band 4 Exercise Specialist to join their Clinical Exercise and Sport team. The role emphasizes planning and leading physical activities for patients and staff, requiring a Level 3 qualification in fitness. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and the ability to work with diverse teams. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient rehabilitation and promote an active lifestyle within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified at level 3 within the fitness/exercise field.
• Experience in planning and executing exercise programs.
• Desirable qualifications include BACPR Phase 4 and NGB coaching.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run safe individual and group physical activities.
• Motivate and manage junior staff and service users.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to promote physical activity.

Skills

Ability to plan and manage workload

Innovative problem-solving

Motivation and leadership

Assessment of physical activity needs

Education

Level 3 qualification in fitness/exercise

BACPR Phase 4 qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a band 4 Exercise Specialists to join the Clinical Exercise and Sport team at West London NHS Trust. Exercise and physical activity is a valued part of the daily rehabilitation programme and takes place either on our on-site gymnasiums/sports halls or in nearby community facilities

You will be a highly motivated individual who can plan and manage your own workload but also work within a variety of teams to better meet service needs. Ideally with a range of experience, you will have the ability to adapt activities and provide innovative solutions to the challenges encountered in the sphere of work., The post holder will assist the Lead Exercise Specialist in looking after a designated unit of Clinical Exercise & Sport team within the team and be responsible to manage/lead and drive continuous improvement.

The post holder should be able to motivate, manage and lead junior staff and service users. Must be able to assess/motivate and identify service users and staff's physical activity needs and interests. In addition, plan, devise and run safe individual and group physical activities/programmes which are appropriate for and acceptable to differing client and staff groups within the Trust, evaluating their effectiveness under supervision of Lead Exercise Specialist.

The post holder will work in conjunction with personnel from other departments/disciplines and organisations in promoting and supporting patient's participation in physical activities

To work with the Lead Exercise Specialist in developing the possible therapeutic uses of physical activity, therapeutic relationships and aiming to integrate them into the general rehabilitation programme.

You’ll need to be able to demonstrate personal involvement and an enthusiastic commitment to a physically active lifestyle. Must be qualified at level 3 within the fitness/exercise and able to run various exercise/fitness classes for staff and service users. A BACPR (British Association of Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation) Phase 4 and additional NGB coaching qualifications will be highly desirable.

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% is BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent