Bone Health Exercise Instructor

Post date: 28-Apr-2014 14:24:32

Job Reference: J88-LG-KJ-599

Employer: Local Government Adverts - NHS Jobs Central Advertising Service

Department: Royal Borough of Kinston Upon Thames

Location: Kingston

Salary: £20,406 - £23,511 pa

Note: Suitable for newly qualified

The Kingston Bone Health Service is looking for an experienced exercise instructor to support us with triaging patients, updating the patient database and delivering some of our exercise classes. The classes run at day time and up to 4 evenings a week and take place at various venues across Kingston.

The Service was established in August 2014 and offers support for individuals that are at risk of or suffer from osteoporosis. We are looking to extend the programme for early knee osteoarthritis diagnosis and prevention therefore having experience at working with individuals with various bone health conditions will be an advantage.

The post-holder is expected to be a qualified exercise instructor and experienced at organising and holding group exercise classes. We are looking for someone who is able to drive and have access to a vehicle which is essential for the post.

We are looking for a friendly and approachable instructor with an interest in working with older people and experience at delivering exercise classes for people suffering from chronic conditions.

Closing date for receipt of application: 11th May 2014

Interview date: TBC

For more information please contact Aniko Szucs Falls Coordinator on 0208 547 6832

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Check.

We reserve the right to close posts early if we receive a sufficient volume of applications. Unfortunately only short listed applicants will be contacted. Candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.