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Clinical Support Assistant (Sports)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Morpeth, NE61 3BP

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 September 2026

3 days left

Job description

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 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.

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.

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

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

20 August 2026

Last checked

21 August 2026

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About the employer

CNT
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

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