About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Exercise Therapy Team. 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 acute admission wards for patients over the age of 18 with a mental health illness who require assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team.
The position is primarily based at the Bamburgh Clinic, St Nicholas Hospital however the successful applicant may be required to provide cover across the exercise therapy departments.
There are 2 posts available, 1 Permanent and 1 Fixed Term until March 2029.
CNTW support a 7 day working process.
Main duties of the job
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 working with clinical populations within clinical settings would be beneficial however not essential, as in-house training will be provided and the post holder will be working with an experienced and skilled MDT
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 our patient's needs.
About us
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 supervision of the exercise therapy assistants, ensuring the safety of service users whilst exercising and should be comfortable working in challenge situations.
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd June 2026
Closing date : 7th July 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
A degree in sports science or exercise science Reps level 3 Exercise Referral, Reps level 4 (preferably Exercise and Mental Health, Diabetes and Obesity) Professional membership of BASES Relevant Coaching/exercise group qualifications. Reps level2 fitness instructor 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)
Knowledge and Experience Essential
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)
Desirable
Experience of working with the relevant client group for the post (Adults, children, learning disability, older persons) Experience of working in a hospital environment.
Skills and Competencies Essential
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.
Desirable
Experience of carrying out audits
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Nicholas Hospital
Newcastle
NE3 3XT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)