Job summarySouth Tyneside Community Treatment Team are looking to recruit a caring and compassionate Clinical Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering treatment to clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will provide evidence-based interventions under the direction of qualified clinicians in various settings including, community settings, team base, clients homes and in-reach interventions within hospital settings.
This role includes facilitating physical health clinics and it is essential for the successful candidate to complete phlebotomy duties, and training is available in the Trust.
We are keen to develop clinicians and provide excellent training opportunities to allow you to deliver NICE guidance treatment. We are proactive with Team Wellbeing and have various support mechanisms available.
You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team including nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology/Psychological Therapist, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Support Assistants and Peer Supporter. You will receive regular supervision both on an individual basis and in a group setting and will work closely with other CNTW services and local agencies.
Main duties of the jobTo assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, under the direction of a registered practitioner.
To implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework as a member of the care team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.
To support in the running of treatment clinics including phlebotomy and physical health checks.It is essential for the successful candidate to complete phlebotomy duties and training is available in the Trust.
To maintain electronic health records of any treatment interventions completed.
To work as a member of the team in providing excellent and effective person-centred care. In-reach work into hospital environments will be required.
To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.
About usWe 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
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st July 2025
Closing date : 15th July 2025
We welcome your application.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 1st July 2025
Closing date : 15th July 2025
We welcome your application.
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Understands the clinical presentations and treatment expectations
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- ICT Functional skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
Person Specification
Education and QualificationEssential- Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Experience of working in community setting
- Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
Skills and CompetenciesEssential- Understands the clinical presentations and treatment expectations
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- ICT Functional skills
- Ability to work without direct supervision
- Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Employer detailsEmployer nameCumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
AddressPalmer Community Hospital
Jarrow
NE32 3UX
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