Physical Fitness Practitioner

Oxford Health Nhs Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Learning and development

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount across a range of shops,餐

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a health and fitness services professional to plan, develop and provide activities in group settings or with individual patients. You will establish service guidelines and support patients to link with community fitness opportunities.

You will work with a defined caseload to assess physical fitness needs, provide evidence-based 1:1 and group interventions, use risk assessment tools, and monitor outcomes to adapt programmes as needed.

Job description

• To plan, develop and provide health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients
• To provide a programme of therapeutic activities appropriate to patients need within the service and establish service guidelines.
• To support patients to make links with community fitness intervention opportunities.
• Work with a defined caseload of patients to assess their physical fitness needs and strengths.
• Provide evidence-based 1:1 and group intervention to improve physical fitness.
• Use risk assessment tools to safely engage patients in relevant training programmes.
• Use appropriate outcome measures to understand the effectiveness of interventions and adapt interventions as necessary
• The ability to travel independently between sites within the Trust is essential for this role.
• Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application. As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme