Job summaryJoin our dynamic Rehabilitation Therapy Service team and help transform lives through sport, fitness, and physical activity.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a passion for sport, fitness, and wellbeing to join our dedicated Health & Fitness team at Broadmoor Hospital, one of the UK's leading high-security forensic mental health hospitals.
Working within a unique and rewarding environment, you will play a key role in supporting patients on their recovery journey through the delivery of engaging fitness, exercise, and physical activity programmes. Working alongside experienced Health & Fitness professionals, you will help design and deliver both group and individual exercise sessions that promote physical health, mental wellbeing, confidence, and social engagement.
Applicants must hold a minimum
Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and be committed to encouraging and motivating individuals experiencing acute and enduring mental health conditions. You will support patients across a range of outstanding facilities, including the main fitness suite, indoor sports hall, fitness studio, ward-based gyms and an outdoor 3G multi-use games area, creating positive opportunities for participation, achievement, and recovery through sport and exercise.
This is a truly rewarding role for someone who wants to combine their passion for fitness with the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives every day.
Main duties of the jobThe Health and Fitness assistant works with other diciplines to activity motivate patients and helps them to engage in physical activities and sports. They will be expected to work as a team member and follow the guidance of senior staff.
Health and Fitness team offer a weekly programme of activities for patients on every ward in the hospital. There is also a need for all staff in the team to take a role in the department safety procedures, such as daily searches of patients and the environment, preparation work for sessions, undertaking patient observations, escorting patients and helping with the management of patient incompatibilities.
About usWest 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.
Job responsibilitiesThe Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Qualifications and TrainingEssential- Good general education with minimum of 2 CSE, GCSE PE
- BTEC in PE
- To have a relevant Sports or Gym qualification (Level 2 Gym Instructor)
Desirable- Motivation and Engagement Training
- Degree in a relevant area
- Recognised coaching qualification
ExperienceEssential- Relevant experience in care of a person who has mental health problems
- Experience motivating and engaging people
- Experience at working with others on implementing a new activity.
Desirable- Experience working in a care environment
KnowledgeEssential- To have a working knowledge of the importance of grading physical Activity for patients' needs.
- Evidence in mental health awareness
Desirable- Knowledge of wider NHS papers or policies or CQUIN's relevant to Mental Health
Personal QualitiesEssential- Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels
- Ability to work autonomously if directed by band 5.
- Clear effective session planning
- Good IT skills
- Good time management skills.
Desirable- Demonstrate a positive attitude to change.
- To have an enquiring approach to service development
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. 
