Job summary
- Main area
- Exercise Therapy
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent: 7 day working
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 263-ICG25-079-AB
- Employer
- Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Hopewood Park Hospital
- Town
- Sunderland
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Exercise Therapy Assistant
Band 3
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.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. 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
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Exercise Therapy Team and female HDU Rehab inpatient ward to work as an Exercise Therapy Assistant at Hopewood Park Hospital.
The role involves working directly into the rehab HDU ward Clearbrook for patients over the age of 18 with a mental health illness who require assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team in hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Exercise Therapy team prescribe exercise as an intervention for the physical and mental health needs of our service users. The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with our service users by working into the inpatient ward to promote the benefits of physical activity and supporting them to make positive lifestyle changes.
The purpose of the role is to assist the exercise therapists to provide a range of exercise groups on the ward as part of a weekly timetable of activities. The exercise therapy assistant will work closely with the exercise therapist and ward staff to support our service users to achieve their individual goals.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety of service users whilst exercising by ensuring correct and safe exercise techniques whilst in the gym and exercise groups. The role entails daily documentation in electronic medical notes, facilitating exercise groups, routine domestic duties and department tasks.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd October 2025
Closing date : 6th November 2025
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Minimum of reps level 2 – gym instructor and level 3 –exercise referral or personal trainer qualifications
- Relevant exercise qualifications – circuit training/kettlebells/box-fit etc
- BASES membership
- Maths and English Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Various exercise qualifications i.e boot camp, kettlebell training
- Experience delivering exercise groups
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a gym environment
- Ability to build therapeutic relationships and motivate engagement
Desirable criteria
- Delivering health promotion interventions
- Experience working in clinical setting/mental health
Communication
Essential criteria
- Organisation and Time management
- Good communication skills (verbal and non verbal)
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diane Clennell
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 5667030
- Additional information
Craig Heron Exercise Therapy Team manager 07545444364
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