RTS Technical Instructor

West London NHS Trust; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West London NHS Trust’s Broadmoor Hospital seeks an RTS Technical Instructor to deliver a dynamic programme of physical activity, exercise and health promotion, supporting patient recovery and wellbeing.

You will engage a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate records and foster a safe, inclusive environment while supervising a small team and contributing to high-quality patient-centred care in a secure setting.

Job description

Join our dedicated Health & Fitness team at Broadmoor Hospital and play a key role in supporting patients on their recovery journey through physical activity, health promotion, and wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is passionate about fitness and making a meaningful difference in people's lives. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team and using excellent purpose-built facilities, you'll help create positive, engaging experiences that encourage participation, build confidence, and improve physical health. You will also provide day-to-day supervision and leadership to a small team, supporting their development and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred health and fitness programmes. In return, you'll benefit from ongoing professional development, regular supervision, and the opportunity to further develop your leadership and management skills within one of the UK's leading forensic mental health services.

As an RTS Technical Instructor, you will help deliver a dynamic programme of physical activity, exercise and health promotion that supports patient recovery and wellbeing. You will engage and motivate individuals with diverse needs, adapting activities to encourage participation, build confidence and improve physical health outcomes. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to patient-focused interventions, maintain accurate records and promote a safe, inclusive and positive environment. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to build professional relationships, and a passion for helping others achieve their goals through health and fitness. This role requires enthusiasm, resilience, adaptability and a commitment to delivering high-quality care within a secure healthcare setting.

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% are 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 Mental Health provider collaborative.