Exercise Therapy Assistant

4 weeks ago


Sunderland, United Kingdom Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Exercise Therapy Team, working at Hopewood Park, Sunderland. Hopewood Park is an assessment and treatment centre providing psychiatric intensive care. 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 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 to promote the benefits of physical activity and supporting them to make positive lifestyle changes.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the role is to assist the exercise therapists to provide a range of exercise groups as part of a weekly timetable of activities. The exercise therapy assistant will work closely with the exercise therapist to support our service users to achieve their individual 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.

Exercise Therapy work as part of a multi-disciplinary team therefore the post holder will be required to liaise with other professionals regarding exercise therapy treatment plans, physical health triggers, patient progress and discharge planning. They will attend ward meetings as required, to provide feedback.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 14th May 2024

Closing date : 28th May 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Working in gym setting Delivering exercise clasess

Desirable

Experience - Mental health Working with clinical populations

Qualifications

Essential

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

Exercise qualifications Other L3

Skills

Essential

Organisation and Time management motivational skills Communication and IT skills

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