Bader Gym Exercise Facilitator | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

About the Bader Gym

The Bader Gym, located within Queen Mary’s Hospital in Roehampton, is a specialist, purpose‑built exercise facility open to people of all ages. The gym supports able‑bodied users as well as individuals with a wide range of physical conditions, learning disabilities, and mental health needs.

Our service plays an important role in supporting patients from the inpatient rehabilitation wards, individuals under MSK Outpatient services, those continuing with falls‑prevention programmes, as well as hospital staff and the general public. This creates a varied, rewarding working environment where exercise support contributes to rehabilitation, wellbeing and community health.

The Bader gym team is an established team comprised of 1 full‑time and 2 part‑time fitness instructors. The gym is open Mon‑Fri from 8am‑5pm and offers exercise provision to a range of clients as well as patients being treated within the rehabilitation wards in the hospital. It also offers free access to staff as part of the Trust’s health and well‑being initiatives for its staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and supervised exercise sessions, support user inductions, assist with progression of exercise programmes, and contribute to the day‑to‑day running of a busy rehabilitation‑focused facility.
• Co‑ordinate the running of the Bader gym, supervise the 3 fitness instructors, assess clients’ fitness needs, and design suitable exercise programmes for them.
• Oversee the daily running of the Bader gym; advise clients regarding the use of the equipment; monitor and ensure safe practice in the use of the facilities; and be involved with running group exercise classes.

Qualifications

• Recognised gym instructor qualification with significant experience within a gym environment.
• Level 2/3 fitness industry qualification or equivalent practical experience in exercise instruction.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional manner.
• Patience, understanding of the needs of others, and enjoyment of working with a variety of people, including disabled users.

Additional Information

While you will work closely with clinical teams, this is not a physiotherapy or clinically banded post, but rather an opportunity for those passionate about inclusive exercise, functional fitness, and supporting diverse user groups.

Application

This advert closes on Tuesday 28 Apr 2026.

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