Clinical Support Assistant (Sports)

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease car

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) is advertising a Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant (Sports) for the Sports Hub at Northgate Park. The post supports the Wider Recovery and Engagement Team in delivering patient-centred physical activity and sports interventions.

The role requires a motivated candidate to build professional relationships, deliver engaging activities, and align with individual care goals. DBS payment is noted for external applicants.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards.
• NVQ Gym qualification level 2.
• 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.
• Ability to use IT system.
• Ability to establish a rapport with service users.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• The service is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and committed fitness professional with an interest in supporting this patient group through physical activity, sport and exercise.
• Delivery of a bespoke Sports Hub timetable, providing a range of one-to-one and group-based physical activity interventions within inpatient units and the wider community.

Skills

Rapport building

Independent working

Teamwork

Flexibility

Time management

IT system

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network


• Disabled staff network


• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network


• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community


• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant (Sports) to join the Sports Hub at Northgate Park, including the new state-of-the-art Sycamore Unit. The post holder will work as part of the Wider Recovery and Engagement Team, supporting the delivery of innovative, person-centred physical activity and sports interventions.

Northgate Hospital provides inpatient care within medium and low secure environments for men with a range of mental health needs, learning disabilities and personality disorders. The service offers a variety of care and support models tailored to individual clinical needs, including day services, intensive support, individual keyworker sessions and clinic-based interventions.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job

The service is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and committed fitness professional with an interest in supporting this patient group through physical activity, sport and exercise.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-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, demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and deliver safe, engaging and inclusive activities that support recovery, wellbeing and social engagement.

The successful candidate will need to be reliable, 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 20th August 2026

Closing date : 3rd September 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential criteria

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards


• NVQ Gym qualification level 2

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting


• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of working in occupational therapy.


• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Some anatomical knowledge


• Risk Assessment skills


• Advanced IT skills


• Awareness of moving and handling legislation

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

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