About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for aBand 3 Clinical Support Assistant (Sports)to join the Sports Hub atNorthgate Park, including the new state-of-the-artSycamore Unit. The post holder will work as part of theWider Recovery and Engagement Team, supporting the delivery of innovative, person-centred physical activity and sports interventions.
Northgate Hospital provides inpatient care withinmedium and low secure environmentsfor men with a range of mental health needs, learning disabilities and personality disorders. The service offers a variety of care and support models tailored to individual clinical needs, including day services, intensive support, individual keyworker sessions and clinic-based interventions.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
The service is seeking amotivated, enthusiastic and committed fitness professionalwith an interest in supporting this patient group through physical activity, sport and exercise.
The successful candidate will be responsible for theday-to-day delivery of a bespoke Sports Hub timetable, providing a range of one-to-one and group-based physical activity interventions both within the inpatient units and in the wider community.
The role requires an individual who can build positive and professional relationships with patients, demonstrateexcellent communication and interpersonal skills, and deliver safe, engaging and inclusive activities that support recovery, wellbeing and social engagement.
The successful candidate will need to bereliable, adaptable and able to respond effectively to changing clinical needs and circumstances, working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure that sports and physical activity interventions are aligned with individual care and recovery goals.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 20th August 2026
Closing date : 3rd September 2026
We welcome your application.
Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification Essential
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards NVQ Gym qualification level 2
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.
Desirable
Previous experience of working in occupational therapy. Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting
Skills and Competencies Essential
Ability to use IT system Ability to establish a rapport with service users Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexible Time management skills
Desirable
Some anatomical knowledge Risk Assessment skills Advanced IT skills Awareness of moving and handling legislation
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.
Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address Northgate Park
Northgate Park
Morpeth
NE61 3BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)