Elysium Healthcare
Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach
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Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach
Job Title: Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Physical Health & Wellbeing Coach to deliver a comprehensive, educational fitness and healthy lifestyle programme at St Mary’s. Be the difference in someone’s recovery.
Core Requirements
To apply for this role, you’ll need:
- A Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification (or equivalent)
- A relevant sports coaching qualification
- A full UK driving licence
- A Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and Pool Management certification would be advantageous
The role involves working with individuals with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and/or mental health disorders. You’ll support patients with complex physical and psychological needs to improve their fitness, build confidence, and achieve sustainable health outcomes.
Key Skills Needed
- Strong understanding of complex or forensic patient needs
- Knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA), mental health legislation, and health, safety, and security practices
- Ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective programmes with a combination of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate, resilient approach
The Opportunity
This isn’t just a fitness role — it’s an opportunity to change lives through movement, motivation, and meaningful connections. Join a multidisciplinary team in a rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Duties
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering person-centred, evidence-based fitness interventions supporting recovery and long-term wellbeing.
- Tailoring 1:1 and group fitness sessions to patient needs.
- Designing safe, personalised exercise and healthy lifestyle programmes and adapting them according to individual progress, risks, and abilities.
- Educating patients on fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle management.
- Motivating and empowering patients to achieve realistic, sustainable goals.
- Monitoring, tracking progress, and producing reports aligned with CPA and service standards.
- Delivering a varied programme including:
- Gym-based sessions
- Team sports and ground-based activities
- Swimming sessions
- Healthy lifestyle and community-based groups
- Working closely with the Practice Nurse, Lead Nurse, and wider Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
- Ensuring safety and equipment fitness for use, maintaining a secure environment.
- Contributing to case reviews, care planning, and service development.
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Experience & Qualities
Qualities We Look For:
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and collaborate with external agencies.
- Confidence working with individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
- Strong organisational skills, including caseload and time management.
- Experience with group and one-to-one sessions.
Where You’d Use These Qualities:
This role, based at St Mary’s Hospital, Warrington, supports individuals with complex needs in a specialist mental health and ABI rehabilitation service for adult men. You’ll play a pivotal role in fostering recovery, independence, and transitions to community life in a safe and recovery-focused environment.
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Benefits You’d Receive:
Compensation & Development:
- Annual base salary: £27,084
- Career development opportunities and training to support growth and aspirations.
Work-Life Balance:
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) with birthday off and an opportunity to buy additional leave.
- Structured wellbeing activities to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Perks & Benefits:
- Rewards & Benefits platform ("Ely-Vate") – discounts, everyday savings, and wellbeing services at your fingertips.
- Access to Blue Light Card for exclusive offers and discounts.
- Life Assurance for added financial security.
- Stream – instant access to earned wages, plus financial guidance.
- 24/7 GP service and second medical opinions, ensuring your well-being is your priority.
- Enhanced Maternity Package catered to you through this special time.
- Pension contributions for a secure future.
- Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking.
About Your Employer
Elysium Healthcare is a division of Ramsay Health Care, a global provider spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people.
Mission:
- Over 8,000 employees who deliver care across Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, Autism, Children & Education in over 80+ services across England and Wales.
- Committed to safer recruitment, inclusivity, accessibility, and safeguarding. All roles include a requirement to uphold welfare, with a DBS clearance required for acceptance.
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