Elysium Healthcare brings together a unique approach to the delivery of care where the service user is embedded in the heart of all aspects of hospital life.
Our inclusive way of working has the service user as a true partner in their care. We recognise that each and every member of staff has an important role to play in the success of Elysium. It is with their dedication, passion and hard work that we can deliver excellent care programs that truly benefit service users.
At Farmfield Hospital we offer low and medium secure services for male patients who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and who benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation. The hospital has 52 beds spread across 5 wards. Treatment is targeted towards safe re–settlement into the community where possible.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Occupational Therapy (OT) Team.
In mental health secure units, there is clear evidence that there is a high risk of weight gain following admission. The main responsibility will be to facilitate fitness–based activities on the Occupational Therapy timetable, with support from the OT team. There will be the opportunity to work in collaboration with the dietician and physical health nurse.
A key feature of the role will be to support service users to manage their weight by delivering \"Mission Fit,\" which is a service wide weight management and fitness programme. It is designed to help both service users and staff work together to achieve their health and fitness goals. Participants explore different elements of a healthy lifestyle covering key topics each week such as; the importance of exercise, food groups and lifestyle choices. The course has structured lesson plans and there is a fully equipped gym and sports hall available on site. This programme can either be delivered as a group or on a 1:1 basis.
You will have opportunities to deliver more holistic interventions, such as yoga and Tai Chi and play a role in facilitating and developing local community based activities, such as football, cycling and swimming, with those service users that have leave outside of the hospital.
This is a very rewarding role and will enable you to make a real difference to service user's health and wellbeing.
Although the main focus of the role is fitness, you may be asked to take on other responsibilities to support the OT programme, such as assisting with education classes, cooking and music sessions.
To be a successful Fitness Instructor, you will need: Qualification in sport science or fitness related areaSome knowledge of nutrition/healthy eatingExperience of working in a mental health setting is not essential; however some knowledge of mental health conditions and how they can impact on motivation in particular, would be advantageous. What you will get: Annual Salary of GBP23,426 + BenefitsThe equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!Free meals and parkingFree shuttle bus service to and from workWellbeing support and activitiesCareer development and trainingPension contributionLife AssuranceEnhanced Maternity Package There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
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Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.