Rehabilitation Instructor in Saffron Walden inSaffron Walden PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

As a Rehabilitation Instructor with Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust based at Saffron Walden Community Hospital (CB11), you will lead group rehabilitation classes and one‑to‑one sessions across the West Essex MSK service, working with conditions such as hip and knee osteoarthritis and spinal pain. The role involves holding your own caseload, re‑assessing patients, prescribing and progressing individualised exercise programmes, fitting and demonstrating aids and gym equipment, and supporting self‑management and education. You’ll work within an integrated MSK team with ready access to HCPC‑registered physiotherapists and allied health professionals for supervision and development; regular training, audit and outcome measurement are part of the role. Essential qualifications include an Exercise Instructor qualification (Premier/YMCA Level 3 or equivalent, NVQ/REPs Level 3 with anatomy/physiology), and the post requires a DBS check. This permanent, part‑time Band 4 post pays £27,485–£30,162 pro rata and comes with NHS benefits such as a generous pension, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising with service), access to mental health and wellbeing support, staff discounts and recognition schemes.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced rehabilitation or gym instructors who care about delivering community‑centred, practical support that helps people regain independence. The Trust welcomes flexible working, job shares and bank shifts to help you balance work with family or caring responsibilities, and offers clear routes for professional development and expanded scope of practice. West Essex combines strong transport links with a friendly, diverse community; an £8k relocation package is available for those moving to the area. If you’re a compassionate, organised practitioner who enjoys teaching and empowering others, click the "Apply Now" button shown with this advert to submit your application — this vacancy is also featured on jobsincare.com.