Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Band 5 Exercise Therapist to work within Newcastle Treatment and Recovery (NTaR). NTaR is a specialist addiction service for anybody in Newcastle experiencing drug and alcohol problems who require specialist, clinical support. It is an ageless service. NTaR is recovery focused and provides a range of services including medical, harm reduction, psychosocial interventions, abstinence based recovery programmes and ongoing recovery support. Services are provided via a range of provision based on clinical need including day services, intensive support, individual keyworker sessions and clinic based support.
Main duties of the job
The service is looking for a motivated, hard-working and enthusiastic exercise professional who has an interest in working with this patient group. You will be responsible for the management of your own caseload and diary so must demonstrate excellent communication skills, be reliable and adaptable to changing situations. You will need to demonstrate theappropriate skills and knowledge to work with the service users in assessing and reviewing clinical need. A key aspect of the role will include, establishing and promoting an Exercise Therapy pathway within NTaR which supports our service users recovery and reduces health inequalities within this clinical population.
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
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2024
Closing date : 18th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 4th July 2024
Closing date : 18th July 2024
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- A degree in sports science or exercise science
- Professional membership of BASES
- Reps level2 fitness instructor
- Reps level 3 Exercise Referral, Reps level 4 (preferably Exercise and Mental Health, Diabetes and Obesity)
- 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)
- Relevant Coaching/exercise group qualifications.
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 in a mental health/learning disability setting
- 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
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- A degree in sports science or exercise science
- Professional membership of BASES
- Reps level2 fitness instructor
- Reps level 3 Exercise Referral, Reps level 4 (preferably Exercise and Mental Health, Diabetes and Obesity)
- 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)
- Relevant Coaching/exercise group qualifications.
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 in a mental health/learning disability setting
- 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
