Exercise TherapistNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Exercise Therapy Team at Carleton Clinic, Carlisle. Exercise Therapy support an number of wards across the Trust providing prescribed exercise interventions to support the physical and mental health of our patients. The role involves working into in-patient admission wards for patients over the age of 18 with a mental health illness who require assessment and treatment by a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

The role involves developing therapeutic relationships with our service users to promote the benefits of physical activity and supporting them to make positive lifestyle changes.

Experience of prescribing evidenced based exercise interventions to support patient health and exercise outcomes is essential. The post holder will be required to conduct pre-activity health screen and review appointments - including taking various baseline physical health measurements, discussing health and exercise related goals and prescribing and facilitating exercise plans specific to theirneeds.

Experience of working with clinical populations within clinical settings would be beneficial, however, in-house training will be provided and the post holder will be working with an experienced and skilled MDT

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.

The post holder will be required to document detailed care plans and progress notes for service users within their electronic medical record. The post holder will be responsible for the day to day running of the department, ensuring the safety of service users whilst exercising and should be comfortable working in challenge situations.

Job description

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Advertising date : 20th October 2026

Closing date : 3rd November 2026

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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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.