Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• Level 4 Diploma in a relevant discipline, such as a Personal Trainer/fitness instructor. Or Level III NVQ in a relevant topic i.e., Health & Social Care or equivalent, with experience of working in an exercise delivery environment.
• Maths & English GCSE grade C/4 or above OR core literacy and numeracy skills.
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to personal development.

Desirable

• IT training/qualification to ECDL level or equivalent
• Later Life Training qualification or equivalent.
• BACPR Phase IV qualification

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working as a Therapy assistant with relevant experience at the Band 3 level.
• To have worked with patients who have a range of mobility, balance, and long-term conditions.
• To have managed own clinical caseload and worked independently of a qualified therapist
• Experience in liaising with other agencies, services, and professional colleagues.
• Experience as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of the roles of all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• To have knowledge about functional ability regarding personal and domestic activities of daily living.
• Knowledge of the duty of, and the STH’s policy regarding confidentiality.

Desirable

• To have experience of working in Cardiac &/or Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Experience in supervising staff
• Experience of working in the community.
• To have knowledge of recent health and social care polices relating to the care of older people.
• Experience in coaching/ mentoring/training other staff.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Leadership and motivational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Be computer literate.
• Awareness and experience of using reflective practice.
• Moving and handling skills.
• A car driver with a valid UK driving licence.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Innovative and flexible approach.
• Awareness of own limitations within the scope of the role.
• Able to meet the health requirements of the role and the Trust.
• Awareness of cultural diversity.
• To be motivated, enthusiastic and confident.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 08 December 2025

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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