Physical Activity Specialist
City Health Care Partnership CIC
Hull, HU9 5HHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Do you have a genuine passion for supporting people living with obesity? An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and motivated band 4 ...
The role will include identifying, demonstrating, and observing specific, tailored exercises to meet the needs of the patient. Excellent time management skills are an essential part of the role as is the requirement for accurate record keeping within electronic patient records.
The ability to use a range of communication methods and behaviour change approaches are also key attributes required for the role. The postholder should also have a good understanding of the complexity of obesity and the challenges associated with obesity and physical activity
The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty - Tier 3 Weight Management Service Manager on 078166453679 or email mark.doughty@nhs.netPlease note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.
Please see the job description and person specification attached to this job advert for full details on the role.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of competencies appropriate to the job
- Relevant qualifications appropriate to the post
- Possession of relevant NVQ 3 qualification or equivalent health related
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent verbal communication and listening skills with patients/colleagues/carers
- Legible written communication skills
- A good understanding of relevant policy, legislation drivers and their application to clinical and service area e.g. Mental capacity Act
- Understanding of rehabilitation concepts
- Knowledge of multi-disciplinary working
- Able to co-ordinate a team of support staff
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise day to day activities with occasional input from the line manager
- Effective time management
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
Desirable: - Information technology skills; - Experience of group working
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a therapy assistant or health care assistant
- Experience of working with people with physical and/or mental health problems
- Previous experience providing physical activity/exercise advice and instruction to people with physical and/or mental health problems
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Effective interpersonal and organisational skills
- Ability to communicate formally and informally
- Enthusiastic, motivated and able to work without direct supervision, prioritising own workload and using own initiative, knowing when to refer issues to the relevant registered professional
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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