Physical Fitness Practitioner
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Milton Keynes, MK65LDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
This is a physical fitness practitioner (PFP) role that involves working in a medium secure and low secure forensic mental health ward, across two dif...
- To plan, develop and provide health and fitness services in group settings or with individual patients
- To provide a programme of therapeutic activities appropriate to patients need within the service and establish service guidelines.
- To support patients to make links with community fitness intervention opportunities.
- Work with a defined caseload of patients to assess their physical fitness needs and strengths.
- Provide evidence-based 1:1 and group intervention to improve physical fitness.
- Use risk assessment tools to safely engage patients in relevant training programmes.
- Use appropriate outcome measures to understand the effectiveness of interventions and adapt interventions as necessary
- Receive and handle confidential information relating to patients mental health, offending history, safeguarding concerns and risk assessments.
- Work with patients who have committed serious offences or who present a significant harm to themselves and others.
- Work with patients to identify community-based opportunities to support physical health and fitness.
- Work alongside other members of the MDT to provide interventions to improve mental and physical health, making referrals when required, attending relevant clinical meetings to discuss goals and progress.
- Record relevant care plans and clinical information on the patients electronic health record.
- Support ward projects, bringing expertise around physical health and fitness.
- Contribute to educating patients in healthy lifestyle choices and smoke cessation.
We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.
The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.
We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.
This role does not meet the minimum requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under UKVI regulations. To be considered, you must already hold the valid right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Please note that this role will require us to undertake a DBS check as a part of your onboarding.
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Qualifications
Essential: - Level 2 gym instructor qualification or equivalent
Desirable: - Qualifications in relevant fitness skills, including CIMSPA membership
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with obesity and a range of physical health problems or other specialist groups.
- Experience in developing training programmes for individuals
- Experience working with people with mental health needs.
Desirable: - Experience of delivering health living, smoking cessation and dietary advice/support.; - Experience working with people with learning disabilities.
Personal qualities
Essential: - Positive attitude to people with mental health issues; - Good interpersonal skills
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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