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.
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.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
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
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
Education and Qualification
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent or working towards
- NVQ Gym qualification level 2
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This advert is for Clinical Support Assistant (Sports) with Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust in Northgate Park. It is listed as a Band 3 Administrative and IT role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 7 day contract. The application deadline is 03 Sep 2026.
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