About this role
Job summary We are seeking a dynamic Exercise Therapist to join our team at working across Barking & Dagenham and Havering. This full time. permanent post is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working alongside physiotherapists and administrators in a supportive environment. Our on-site rehabilitation gym provides the ideal setting to develop and deliver engaging classes, group sessions, 1:1 sessions tailored to patient needs.
Main duties of the job Deliver tailored exercise programmes for individuals and groups, focusing on musculoskeletal rehabilitation and overall health improvement. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physiotherapists and administrators, to ensure integrated patient care. Develop and enhance group exercise sessions and classes to meet the diverse needs of patients. Establish links with voluntary and charity sector community providers to support patients to mange their health and wellbeing at the end of their episode of care.
About us
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex.
We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As an Exercise Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey, using your expertise to design and deliver effective exercise programmes. With access to an on-site rehabilitation gym, you will have the opportunity to tailor individual and group sessions that promote recovery and long-term health improvements. Collaborating with physiotherapists and administrative staff, you will ensure that patients receive personalised, evidence-based support throughout their care pathway. Liaise with voluntary and charity sector providers.
Please read the attached job description and person specification.
Essential Skills and Qualifications Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ qualification in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma Exercise Referral Instructor Certificate. Proven experience in leading group exercise sessions. Experience in managing and knowledge of a range of musculoskeletal conditions and appropriate exercise prescription. Ideally, an HND or BSc in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related health or exercise discipline. Ideally, knowledge of healthy eating and weight management issues Contact: Samantha Suddaby [email protected]
Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes.
Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137p.a. pro rata for part time).
Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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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.
Employer details Employer name NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Address Porters Avenue Health Centre
Dagenham
Essex
RM8 2EQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)