Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Exercise Assistant | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, M6 5FW |
| Company: | Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7579578/236-SCO-CS025-26-PS |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join the multi-disciplinary cardiovascular rehabilitation team. The team delivers a multi modal approach with individualised programmes of care developed with the patients and their families.
The post would be suited to someone who is currently working within the exercise sector but wishes to move into an exercise role within the NHS or an individual who has recently completed a course in exercise.
You will receive support and guidance from a very experienced, knowledgeable, and motivated multidisciplinary team with plenty of opportunity for personal development.
The candidate must be organised and possess excellent communication skills in order to support the delivery of the service across primary and secondary care.
This a community post requiring travel across Salford, the post holder should hold a full driving licence and suitable vehicle for work purposes.
Please ensure you read the person specification carefully before applying to ensure you fully meet the criteria required for the post and can demonstrate on your application form.
Please note if a large number of applications are received the post may be subject to an earlier closing date than initially advertised.
For an informal discussion please contact: Karen Cook Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Manager - Andrew Battersby Senior Exercise Physiologist
Key responsibilities of the post will involve assisting exercise staff in the administration and organisation of group exercise classes, functional exercise assessments and individual patient treatment plans.
You will assist in the management and organisation of work as required including ensuring effective communication is maintained at all times and undertake a variety of patient clerical and house-keeping duties.
You will play a role in the supervision and assessment of all learners and unregistered staff and contribute to effective multi-disciplinary team working.
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire– to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack(opens in existing window)
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026
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