Physical Activity Specialist | City Health Care Partnership CIC

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting people living with obesity? An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an enthusiastic and motivated band 4 Physical Activity Associate Practitioner, to join our dynamic team within Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management.

The role will involve working with the Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to support patients to lose weight and improve their health and wellbeing. The role will involve assessing and providing tailored physical activity advice and support to patients who access the service. The Tier 3 Specialist Weight Management Physiotherapist will provide clinical support and supervision.

This is a rewarding and challenging post and the postholder should ideally have experience of supporting patients living with obesity and complex health conditions.

The role will include identifying, demonstrating, and observing specific, tailored exercises to meet the needs of the patient. Excellent time management skills are an essential part of the role as is the requirement for accurate record keeping within electronic patient records.

The ability to use a range of communication methods and behaviour change approaches are also key attributes required for the role. The postholder should also have a good understanding of the complexity of obesity and the challenges associated with obesity and physical activity

The post will be based at Marfleet Health Centre in Hull, however the successful applicant will also be expected to work from various other bases across the city.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mark Doughty – Tier 3 Weight Management Service Manager on 078166453679 or email mark.doughty@nhs.net

Please note we reserve the right to close this job advert early where sufficient applications have been received.

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This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Oct 2026