Engagement, Activity and Physical Therapies Practitioner
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
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| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ivybridge, PL21 9HL |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Communication and Relationship Skills To develop therapeutic relationships with individuals ensuring patient choice, development and independence, adapting approach to consider any potential communication difficulties. To respect the individuality, cultural and religious diversity of patients and contribute to a service that is sensitive to these needs. To provide information to patients, carers, families, staff and other agencies about the value of exercise in good physical and mental health and wellbeing in the most appropriate format. To create and maintain partnerships with leisure and recreational providers within the local and wider community Analytical and Judgement Skills To make evidence-based assessment of the interests, activities and ability of each patient at Lee Mill and work with occupational therapist and team to plan and implement activities which promote recovery. Evaluate patient conditions and adapt treatment and exercise plan as necessary To explore and introduce a broad range of activities outside of the mental health service to promote social inclusions and to negotiate activities within individuals and groups. To maintain and develop an exercise/ activity timetable demonstrating both 1:1 and group sessions with patients To promote healthy lifestyle by engaging in group activities e.g. walking group, swimming Health Promotion To promote health education on a 1:1 and group basis e.g. smoking cessation, sleep hygiene, diabetes management etc. To assess patients suitability to participate in sports and exercise activities on the wards. To provide a range of exercise-based activities for patients on the ward, responding to individual patients needs including gross and fine motor skills, dexterity, dressing, mobilisation ability and strength building. Be responsible for their own small caseload of patients, providing interventions that fall within their knowledge and skills base, seeking advice and guidance when required. To develop a variety of sports, fitness health and wellbeing activities using facilities provided in the in-patient unit and local community. Social inclusion and transition. To support patients to achieve the highest level of independence possible, in line with their physical condition. To independently carry out individual or group work, which has been planned with the occupational therapist. To report to the ward multi-disciplinary team on the progress of patients and any significant change in their condition or circumstances that would indicate need for change in their planned care. To deal sensitively with patients who may present with challenging behaviour, caused by pain, distress or limited mobility To support the ward team in the management of potential and actual aggression when requiredLee Mill teamPMVA Financial and Physical Resources To comply with Health and Safety policiesPoliciesHealth and Safety To be responsible for the day-to-day running of the fitness room and fitness equipment Infection Control To identify risks in the working environment and be responsible for the safe and competent use of fitness equipmentLee Mill UnitHealth and Safety To report any untoward incidents and take immediate appropriate action to ensure the safety and wellbeing of patients, carers, relatives and staffLee Mill Service Users Responsibility for administration To maintain high quality, contemporaneous patient records, in accordance with professional and Trust standards and guidelines for record-keeping. To maintain compliance with Trust and statutory responsibility for confidentiality To conduct and participate in audits as requiredAuditingService improvement and governance Responsibility for implementation of policy and/or service developments To identify and propose amendments to the social, recreational and therapeutic activity programme on the ward To identify resources required to carry out this work role Contribute to the development of this emerging role and help to embed this onto the ward. Other Responsibilities To actively undertake CPD and develop own portfolio of life-long learning.Individual To participate in the Trusts annual appraisal process as an appraisee and be responsible for complying with agreed personal development objectives Human Resources To assist with staff and student orientation and induction, by demonstrating their own duties Supporting patients with warm ups, physical therapy, walking, swimming, other activities as required. Mental Effort Sustained concentration, communication with individuals experiencing a range of mental health difficulties in an effort to motivate and sustain engagement. Emotional Effort Working with a range of patients with different challenges and potential challenging behaviours. Ability to manage conflict, anger and aggression Working conditions Occasional conflict, violence and aggression