Crynodeb o'r swydd
- Prif leoliad
- Exercise Professional
- Gradd
- Band 5
- Contract
- Parhaol: 7 day working
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos (CNTW supports a 7 day working process)
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 263-ICG26-067-JW
- Cyflogwr
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- Carleton Clinic
- Tref
- Carlisle
- Cyflog
- £32,073 - £39,043 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 03/11/2026 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
Exercise Therapist
Band 5
Hello!
We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).
We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, ‘I’ve seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.’ We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we’ve got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there’s lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
- Cultural diversity staff network
- Disabled staff network
- LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
- Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
- Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
- Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
We’re always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?
Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Exercise Therapy Team at Carleton Clinic, Carlisle. Exercise Therapy support an number of wards across the Trust providing prescribed exercise interventions to support the physical and mental health of our patients. The role involves working into in-patient admission wards for patients over the age of 18 with a mental health illness who require assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with our service users to promote the benefits of physical activity and supporting them to make positive lifestyle changes.
Experience of prescribing evidenced based exercise interventions to support patient health and exercise outcomes is essential. The post holder will be required to conduct pre-activity health screen and review appointments – including taking various baseline physical health measurements, discussing health and exercise related goals and prescribing and facilitating exercise plans specific to their needs.
Experience of working with clinical populations within clinical settings would be beneficial, however, in-house training will be provided and the post holder will be working with an experienced and skilled MDT
Exercise Therapy work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and the post holder will be required to liaise with the other professionals within the MDT with regards to exercise treatment plans, physical health triggers, patient progress and discharge planning, they will attend ward meetings as required.
The post holder will be required to document detailed care plans and progress notes for service users within their electronic medical record. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the department, ensuring the safety of service users whilst exercising and should be comfortable working in challenge situations.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th October 2026
Closing date : 3rd November 2026
We welcome your application
Manyleb y person
Education and Qualification
Meini prawf hanfodol
- A degree in sports science or exercise science
- Professional membership of BASES
- Reps level2 fitness instructor
- Reps level 3 Exercise Referral, Reps level 4 (preferably Exercise and Mental Health, Diabetes and Obesity)
- Registered with BASES as Certified Exercise Practitioner (CEP) (Registration could be applied for once post has been offered but offer would be subject to successful application for CEP)
- Relevant Coaching/exercise group qualifications.
Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Significant experience of delivering and developing exercise Programmes for clinical populations
- Significant experience of administering health screens, fitness testing and gym inductions.
- Experience of developing groups
- Experience of delivering health promotion eg healthy eating, smoking cessation, weight management.
- Experience of working with the relevant client group for the post (Adults, children, learning disability, older persons)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working in a mental health/learning disability setting
- Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills and Competencies
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Be able to manage own caseload.
- Be able to work individually and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills competent with word, excel etc, be able to produce reports as required.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of carrying out audits
Gofynion ymgeisio
Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Craig Herron
- Teitl y swydd
- Team Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07545444364
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