Exercise and Physical Activity Specialist

Job overview

We are looking for a new person to join our vibrant and busy team working in acute mental health services.  We have a new, well equipped sports hall and we are keen to expand our physical activity programme across the wards.

The post-holder will provide and oversee a group exercise programme with an emphasis on healthy lifestyles and use of exercise as a therapeutic intervention.  The post-holder will also work alongside the therapy team to provide bespoke exercise plans and goal attainment work.

We are looking for someone from a sports science background with mental health clinical experience, or a physiotherapist or occupational therapist with exercise and mental health as a specialist interest.

Main duties of the job

• To oversee and provide a programme of sport provision and physical activity with an emphasis on healthy lifestyle and movement across the inpatient service.
• To actively involve service users in identifying their needs and goals as part of the multi-disciplinary team care plan.  To provide prescription for exercise as appropriate.
• To carry out specialist group and individual interventions, individual or jointly with other members of the multi-disciplinary team, as appropriate.
• To use professional specific assessments and interventions, as appropriate, to support the service user’s engagement in the exercise pathway.
• To maintain close relationships with third sector partners and develop further opportunities for joint working and developing pathways into the community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see job description and person specification for more information about this role and whether you meet the criteria for application.