Sports Instructor

Government of The United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of The United Kingdom in Nottingham is seeking a role to plan and deliver a needs-led sports, fitness and physical activity programme for patients, using evidence-based interventions in the gym, sports hall and community settings.

You will work with Occupational Therapy and other professionals to assess needs, promote social inclusion, ensure safe access to facilities, and support escorted participation while DBS checks apply.

Job description

To plan and deliver a needs led sports, fitness and physical programme for patients using a range of interventions based on best available evidence and patient's interests. This will include sessions in the gym, sports hall and in the community for individuals and groups. To provide safe and quality access to the the onsite gym and sports hall for patients. To contribute and support clinical physical assessment in collaboration with Occupational Therapist and devise plans on physical activity/sports programme for the individuals/ groups. To build therapeutic rapport and develop individual's skill and confidence. To develop and deliver social inclusion activities. To understand the individual's need and associated risk to enable escorted duties and participation in physical activity and community engagement. To be responsible for the provision of gym access and physical activity and have responsibility for the appropriate use of the gyms and sports hall. To develop, deliver and evaluate

physical activity and gym accessibility for individual's that is socially inclusive and meets their needs. To work in collaboration with all professionals within the service and the Trust.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is, £20.00

(standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment, You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.