Physical Health Trainer/Yoga Instructor

City Health Care Partnership CIC; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hull is seeking a motivated part-time Physical Activity Trainer/Yoga Instructor to join their Chronic Pain Management Team. The role involves delivering tailored yoga programs to patients with chronic pain and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Required qualifications include GP Exercise Referral and Yoga qualifications, alongside a degree in exercise and health science. The position emphasizes compassion and aims to promote physical activity and self-management among patients.

Benefits

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience delivering Exercise Prescription for specialist populations.
• Knowledge of current physical activity recommendations is essential.
• Understanding of Chronic Pain implications on exercise ability is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support planned interventions with clients.
• Devise and deliver Yoga programmes to support patients.
• Maintain high standards of clinical data inputting.

Skills

Knowledge of exercise psychology

Effective communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Motivation strategies

Education

Degree in exercise and health science or equivalent

GP Exercise Referral Qualification

Qualification in Yoga

Certificate in Helping People Change

Completion of a lower back care course

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

City Health Care Partnership CIC (CHCP) is a co-owned organisation committed to contributing to the wider wellbeing of the community.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and dynamic part-time Physical Activity Trainer/Yoga Instructor to join our enthusiastic and progressive team in delivering health services for people experiencing chronic pain.

The community based Chronic Pain Management Team provides an extensive service across Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. CHCP Chronic Pain Management Service is committed to providing the highest quality of holistic care working in partnership with patients, their care givers and other health care providers.

Main duties of the job

You will work well as an integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team supporting service delivery of group and individualised treatment plans for patients in a variety of health care settings.

You will be expected to work under the direction of the Clinical Service Manager, delivering and supporting planned interventions with identified clients accessing Community Chronic Pain Management Services.

This will involve devising and delivering individualised or group, programmes specifically Yoga to patients experiencing chronic pain, with the aim of supporting the patient to become more physically active. The overall aim is to give support and encouragement leading to self management and independence, providing long term behaviour change with regards to increased activity levels.

You will be expected to work across the geographical area of service provision. You will support the individual within the remit of the contracted service specification; this includes maintaining a high standard of clinical data inputting for clinical records and service reporting purposes.

About us

At CHCP, we're passionate about people and we know that you are too, that's why we're here isn't it? We recognise that high quality care is delivered by high quality professionals who are appreciated, respected and supported, which is why we want to give all our colleagues the chance to shine.

Work with us and you'll be more than just a number. Our people are our shareholders and their thoughts and opinions are always heard at CHCP you have a real voice.

Compassion is at the heart of our business; we're a team of nearly 2,500 colleagues who work together to deliver first class healthcare to thousands of people living in Hull, the East Riding, Knowsley and St Helens. Local diversity demands diverse roles, that's why we have vacancies to suit everybody. No matter your role at CHCP, we'll support you to thrive.

As the 13th largest social enterprise in the UK, we're pioneering the move towards independent service delivery. Join us on our journey and help us make history.

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GP Exercise Referral Qualification (Wright Foundation/Gayton/YMCA/MSK) to level 3/4
• Qualification in Yoga to level 3/4
• Degree in exercise and health science or equivalent
• Certificate in Helping People Change (or similar)
• Completion of a lower back care course

Knowledge

• Knowledge of exercise psychology and factors which influence exercise adherence such as motivation or the Stages of Change model
• Knowledge of current physical activity recommendations and best practice
• Knowledge of Long Term Health Conditions including Chronic Pain and understanding of the implications on an individual's ability to exercise
• Knowledge of a range of medical conditions and medications and their relevance to exercise programming
• Knowledge of current health agendas, strategy documents
• Knowledge of Exercise Referral schemes.
• Knowledge of a range of IT systems such as SystmOne or a willingness to learn to use such systems as an integral way of working

Experience

• Experience of delivering Exercise Prescription for specialist populations
• Working with individuals and groups promoting physical activity/health improvement behaviours to prevent /manage Long Term Health Conditions
• Working as part of a team and autonomously to achieve shared outcomes
• Inputting data on to computer systems
• Communicating appropriately and effectively with clients and colleagues
• Working in health care setting
• Working within an exercise referral scheme
• Developing Resources to support delivery of exercise referral programmes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.