Clinical Support Assistant

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the NHS is looking for a Clinical Support Assistant to provide high-quality, individualized care to diverse service users. This role involves working closely with a registered practitioner to deliver compassionate care, promote recovery, and maximize independence. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage in the appraisal and supervision processes and contribute to the learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting.
• Working towards Senior Healthcare Support Worker qualification.

Responsibilities

• Engage in supervision and appraisal processes as identified by Trust policy.
• Provide compassionate care based on empathy and respect.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

IT literate

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to develop the skills of others

Education

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent

Job description

Go back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 09 July 2025

To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities 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 it promotes recovery and well being and maximises independence.

Main duties of the job

To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.

To Support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

About us

We 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 responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 9th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Skills and Competencies

• Good verbal and written communication skills, IT Literate
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Education and Qualification

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

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.

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust