Clinical Support Worker/Clinical Support Worker Higher level

NHS; Middlesbrough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Middlesbrough is seeking a motivated Clinical Support Worker to join its Cardiac Rehabilitation team. The successful candidate will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients following cardiac events and will have opportunities for professional development within the NHS framework.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Care certificate and Level 3 vocational qualification.
• Experience in clinical care duties and knowledge of relevant legislation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to deliver services in hospital and community settings.
• Support all aspects of Cardiac Rehabilitation.

Skills

Clinical observations

Knowledge of legislation

Patient care duties

Education

Care certificate

Level 3 vocational qualification

Job description

Job summary

The cardiovascular care service has an opportunity for a motivated, flexible, and experienced Clinical Support Worker to join our established Cardiac Rehabilitation team at South Tees Hospitals.

We are a multidisciplinary team comprising Physiotherapists, Exercise Instructors, Registered Nurses, and Clinical Support Workers, providing Phases 1-4 of Cardiac Rehab to patients following cardiac events, treatments, surgeries, and management of heart failure.

Please note: If you do not have the qualifications or experience marked as essential for a Band 3 role, you will be appointed at a Band 2.

Band 2 requirements: Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications to develop into a Band 3 role.

Band 3 requirements: Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or GCSE (A-C/4-9).

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Care certificate
• Level 3 vocational qualification or short courses with competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in patient and clinical care duties
• Or equivalent knowledge and experience in clinical care duties, including clinical observations, knowledge of legislation, and related procedures

There is a clear framework for progression from Band 2 to Band 3, including the completion of relevant qualifications.

Main duties include assisting the Cardiac Rehabilitation team to deliver high-quality services in hospital and community settings within South Tees, including travel to community locations such as Hambleton and Richmond.

The successful candidate will ideally have healthcare experience; cardiology or cardiothoracic experience is advantageous. The role involves supporting all aspects of Cardiac Rehabilitation.

This post will close once sufficient applications are received.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training for new staff.

About us

South Tees Hospitals is the largest hospital trust in the Tees Valley, with two acute hospitals and multiple community hospital services. The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is a major trauma centre offering comprehensive specialties, including neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, and more. It features modern facilities, including theatres, an intensive care unit, and educational institutes.

The Friarage Hospital in Northallerton is a key community hospital with 189 beds.

Details

Date posted: 19 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time, Job share

Reference number: 328-CARDIO-7127856

Location: The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW

Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.