Musculoskeletal Exercise Therapist
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Dagenham, RM8 2EQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Detailed job description and main responsibilities As an Exercise Therapist, you will play a key role in supporting patients through their rehabilitation journey, using your expertise to design and deliver effective exercise programmes. With access to an on-site rehabilitation gym, you will have the opportunity to tailor individual and group sessions that promote recovery and long-term health improvements. Collaborating with physiotherapists and administrative staff, you will ensure that patients receive personalised, evidence-based support throughout their care pathway. Liaise with voluntary and charity sector providers. Please read the attached job description and person specification. Essential Skills and Qualifications Minimum of a Level 3 NVQ qualification in Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise or equivalent. Level 3 Diploma Exercise Referral Instructor Certificate. Proven experience in leading group exercise sessions. Experience in managing and knowledge of a range of musculoskeletal conditions and appropriate exercise prescription. Ideally, an HND or BSc in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related health or exercise discipline. Ideally, knowledge of healthy eating and weight management issues Contact: Samantha Suddaby samantha.suddaby@nelft.nhs.uk Starting with NELFT NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop-in sessions focusing on engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Goodmayes. Probationary Period This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff). High Cost Area Supplement – Outer London (B&D, Redbridge, Havering and Waltham Forest, Goodmayes) This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,870 to a maximum of £6,137p.a. pro rata for part time). Working for Us Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas. The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives, along with staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest significantly in your development because when you feel valued and supported, we can deliver the highest quality care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been recognised in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Through our staff networks and training opportunities, we strive to foster a just and compassionate culture at NELFT.