Clinical Support Assistant (Physiotherapy)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne And Wear Nhs Foundation Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to join the Walkergate Park team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves assisting physiotherapists to deliver rehabilitation for patients with complex neurological conditions.

The successful candidate will work with inpatients under supervision, support hydrotherapy and group sessions, and contribute to a multidisciplinary team while developing skills through supervision and in-service

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to use IT system.
• Flexible time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to establish rapport with service users.
• Experience of moving and handling people.
• Ability to cope with distressing/emotional situations.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, flexible, confident, reliable.
• Able to meet mobility requirements.
• Understanding impact of neurological conditions on lifestyle.
• Experience of working in hospital/rehab setting.
• Follow instructions within own competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering physiotherapy care to inpatients under the direction of a registered physiotherapist.
• Work with patients with neurological conditions and cognitive/behavioural needs.
• Carry out rehabilitation programmes as directed by therapists.
• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support hydrotherapy and group sessions, including pool area maintenance.
• Provide compassionate care with empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.
• Engage in supervision and appraisal as per Trust policy.

Skills

IT literacy

Independent working

Teamwork

Communication with service users

Moving and handling

Flexibility

Empathy and patient care

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to join our team at Walkergate Park. At Walkergate Park we provide specialist neuro rehabilitation for people with complex neurological conditions including brain injury, stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.

The successful candidate will work in inpatients at Walkergate Park as a Physiotherapy Clinical Support Assistant and assist in the delivery of rehabilitation to patients as guided by the qualified therapists. This will involve working with patients with complex neurological conditions including those with cognitive and behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will work independently with patients to carry out rehabilitation programmes as directed by the qualified therapists as well as joint working alongside the therapists.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills in this area through regular supervision, in service training and joint working with Physiotherapists, and other assistants in the team.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are: To assist in the delivery of physiotherapy care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or neurological conditions under the direction of a registered physiotherapist. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times with the registered physiotherapist.

• To accept onto caseload, patients allocated by Physiotherapy.
• Provide treatment according to set treatment protocols after assessment and handover by qualified staff and monitor patient progress ensuring regular feedback is given to therapists and nurses.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• To have a key role in supporting therapists in the provision of hydrotherapy and groups, including preparation for sessions and maintenance of the pool area.
• 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 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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract: Secondment

Working pattern: Full-time

Location: Walkergate Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD

Essential person specification

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to use IT system
• Personal examples of flexible time management skills
• Personal examples of working independently and as part of a team
• Personal examples that demonstrate the importance of establishing a rapport with service users
• Demonstrate experience of moving and handling people
• Examples of having to cope with distressing and emotional situations
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Flexible, Confident, Reliable
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Evidence of understanding the impact of a neurological condition on a person's lifestyle
• Experience of working in a hospital/rehab setting
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency

Desirable person specification

• Some anatomical knowledge
• Demonstrate an awareness of risk assessment skills
• Flexible, Confident, Reliable
• Innovative and resourceful
• Previous experience of working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

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.

Contact: Adele Hymer, Advanced Physiotherapist, [e-mail], 01912875183

Closing date: 28 October 2026

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.