About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about helping people transform their health, boost their fitness, and achieve their wellbeing goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and qualified Sports, Fitness and Wellbeing Instructor to join our Team. We have an exciting opportunity available to join us in our provision of a varied and innovative sports and fitness programme which aims to meet the needs of our patients with mental health difficulties and personality disorder.
If you believe you have the right drive, passion and qualifications then we'd love to hear from you.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. 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.
Main duties of the job
As a Sport, Fitness and Wellbeing Instructor, you will work closely with patients of all abilities, supporting their rehabilitation, physical activity, and general wellbeing. Your role will involve delivering structured fitness sessions, ensuring safe environments, and helping patients feel motivated and confident in their progress. The team is also part of the Therapies Department and works closely with them to ensure patients receive the the best care and reach their potential through working collaboratively and enabling goals to be attained.
The team are pivotal in ensuring the running of the hair and beauty department; and do provide support in the facilitation of this along with chaplaincy sessions and social groups linked to equality strands.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To plan and deliver the needs led sports and fitness programme for patients alongside other team members.
To provide on-ward sessions and community sports to patients in a specific care pathway.
To work with patients in ICU, Long Term Segregation and seclusion.
To keep accurate, appropriate and contemporaneous patient records in accordance with the Forensic Information Governance Group and Trust Policy.
To complete assessments and reports as required
Engage in regular clinical and managerial supervision.
To support the facilitation of Chaplaincy sessions, the hair and beauty service and the social groups linked to equality strands.
Participate in the Trusts Annual Review process and complete all essential training.
To work on the wards when required for example to cover staff support or low staffing numbers.
To update and develop skills, utilise CPD opportunities and maintain own professional portfolio.
Maintain clear professional boundaries when working with a challenging patient group.
To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role e.g. session cover.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Gym Instructor Level 2 or equivalent
GSCE/GCE grade C and above or in English & Maths (or equivalent)
Previous vocational training as relevant to the post.
Experience and skill in fitness assessment, exercise planning, evaluation and the safe use of sports and fitness equipment.
Experience of working with adults with a range of physical and mental health disabilities.
Has a knowledge and understanding of current exercise and health initiatives.
Knowledge and experience of coaching team sports.
Ability to carry out fitness instructions.
Ability to listen to patients and meet their fitness and well-being needs where possible.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker 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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 Gym Instructor course English grade C or higher (or equivalent recognised in the UK) Maths grade C or higher (or equivalent recognised in the UK)
Desirable
Level 2 Sports Coaching Evidence of other relevant training or courses
Physical ability Essential
Ability to complete annual training in PVMA, PSPT and Hospital Life support. Ability to deliver multiple fitness sessions throughout the day in a range of environments, sports hall, community settings, outdoors, gyms..
Training Essential
Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to the role.
Desirable
Courses relevant to the post
Experience Essential
Experience of fitness assessment, exercise/sports planning and evaluation. Experience of delivering a need led Programme. Experience of teaching adults with a range of physical and mental health needs. Experience of liaison with other services, agencies and other professional colleagues.
Desirable
Experience of working in a secure setting. Experience of maintaining written records and databases.
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of current and up-to-date government recommendations and interventions for exercise and Health initiatives. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural and diversity needs. commitment to continual professional development.
Desirable
knowledge of Arnold Lodge and its purpose
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills IT skills for record keeping, making notes and creating resources. Identified interest or expertise within sports e.g. yoga, football. Ability to motivate and encourage those who have an unwillingness to engage. Ability to use initiative. Ability to work independantly. Work effectively within an MDT. Ability to identify risk for self and others and follow policies and procedures. Maintain records and produce reports. Participate in the development of the service.
Desirable
Positive attitude Other skills
Contractual Requirements Essential
Ability to adapt to changing service and have flexible working pattern e.g. work evenings and weekends when required.
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 Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address Arnold Lodge
Cordelia Close
Leicester
LE5 0LE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)