Job summary We are offering a fantastic opportunity for a Health and Fitness Assistant to join our Community Respiratory Team on a part-time basis based at Stoke Health Centre. The Community Respiratory Team provides high quality rehabilitation in both an outpatient setting and in the client's homes for those with a wide range of respiratory conditions as well as other related conditions and co-morbidities. You will be working with the multi-disciplinary team to implement physical activity,intervention plans and other activities which promote service user health and wellbeing. You will offer supportive advice in line with the principles of lifestyle coaching to service users who may not be able to access the gym/sports hall or who may not be involved in specific therapies for physical fitness, through choice or restrictions and to assist them in maintaining their fitness. You will support service user(s) to attend the gym to manage their fitness and physical health by offering advice/guidance for: Safe and most effective use of equipment in the gym Exercise planning Increasing self-efficacy and self-confidence in gym use Support for preparation of community gym use This role is for 30 hours per week, and we can offer some flexible working options. You will be required to travel independently across a large geographical area and ideally hold a valid driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes Main duties of the job You will provide clinical and administrative support to the team and work jointly with qualified therapists to provide quality treatment forcomplex patients. You will also on occasion be expected to work autonomously within their scope of practice. As part of this role, you will be expected to: Have excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with patients who have complex communication needs, as well as with the Multidisciplinary Team, wider NHS teams and any external agencies. Support the implementation of intervention/therapy programmes developed and agreed by qualified staff Liaise with community and voluntary services, signposting where appropriate Plan, deliver and evaluate delegated rehabilitation within clear protocols Deliver health promotion and self-management advice Support in the completion of patient records, ordering equipment and data cleansing You will have: Excellent communication skills NVQ level II in Sports Instructor/ Fitness qualification or willingness to complete training or the equivalent level of knowledge and skills acquired through experience GCSE Grade C or above in English & Maths, equivalent or actively working towards Demonstrable IT Skills Demonstrable previous experience working in Therapies in the NHS / Private sector About us By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by; Supporting your career development and progression Excellent NHS Pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave Options for flexible working Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k Free car parking at all trust sites Free flu vaccinations every year Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met) And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people. Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 301-ME-25-6964216 Job locations Stoke Health Centre Honeywall Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7JB Job description Job responsibilities To find out more information regarding this role please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities To find out more information regarding this role please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Sports Instructor/ Fitness qualification at Level 2 or willingness to complete training. English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent Quality credit framework qualification at level 3 e.g NVQ or OCN which is transferable into the role Desirable BSc in sports science Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team and delivering a customer focused service Relevant experience working within health, social care settings which provides transferable knowledge and skills Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development Desirable Experience of working with people with Long term Conditions and chronic health needs and supporting their physical health/fitness as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of being a service user or carer Person Specification Qualifications & Training Essential Sports Instructor/ Fitness qualification at Level 2 or willingness to complete training. English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent Quality credit framework qualification at level 3 e.g NVQ or OCN which is transferable into the role Desirable BSc in sports science Experience Essential Experience of working as part of a team and delivering a customer focused service Relevant experience working within health, social care settings which provides transferable knowledge and skills Basic knowledge of some conditions relevant to the clinical area and the effects of illness on function Self-motivation for Continued Professional Development Desirable Experience of working with people with Long term Conditions and chronic health needs and supporting their physical health/fitness as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of being a service user or carer 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Stoke Health Centre Honeywall Stoke-on-Trent ST4 7JB Employer's website https://www.mpft.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)