Inpatient Mental Health Exercise Specialist

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health care organization in Poole is seeking a full-time exercise instructor to join its Therapies team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with mental health issues, promoting their physical and mental well-being through exercise. You'll deliver a responsive exercise service, ensuring safety in gym practices, while inducting staff and service users into fitness programs. Qualifications include Level 3 Personal Trainer and Exercise Referral certifications. Ongoing professional development is supported in this welcoming and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Completed Level 3 Personal Trainer certification required.
• Experience working with mental health patients essential.
• Ability to motivate individuals using a compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide fitness instruction and ensure safe practice.
• Induct staff to supervise patients on fitness programs.
• Respond to referrals and monitor service users' progress.

Skills

Experience with mental health problems

Motivational skills

Strong communication

Education

Level 3 Personal Trainer Certification

Level 3 Exercise Referral Training

Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression course

Job description

A reputable health care organization in Poole is seeking a full-time exercise instructor to join its Therapies team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with mental health issues, promoting their physical and mental well-being through exercise. You'll deliver a responsive exercise service, ensuring safety in gym practices, while inducting staff and service users into fitness programs. Qualifications include Level 3 Personal Trainer and Exercise Referral certifications. Ongoing professional development is supported in this welcoming and inclusive workplace.