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 Hopewood Park, Sunderland however the successful applicant will be required to provide cover across the exercise therapy departments.
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.
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 : 6th May 2025
Closing date : 20th May 2025
We welcome your application.
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 : 6th May 2025
Closing date : 20th May 2025
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports science or equivalent
- 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.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Prescribing exercise interventions for clinical populations
- Managing own caseload
- Planning personalised treatment plans
Desirable
- Working within clinical populations
- Service development
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and Time management
- Communication and IT skills
- Motivational skills
Desirable
- Department audits/service development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Sports science or equivalent
- 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.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Prescribing exercise interventions for clinical populations
- Managing own caseload
- Planning personalised treatment plans
Desirable
- Working within clinical populations
- Service development
Skills
Essential
- Organisation and Time management
- Communication and IT skills
- Motivational skills
Desirable
- Department audits/service development
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).
Additional information
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).
