Clinical Support Worker Higher Level -Therapy Assistant

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker – Therapy Assistant to support the vascular therapy team. You will work under the guidance of Senior Occupational Therapists, assisting patients with assessments and rehabilitation. The role requires teamwork and problem-solving skills along with a background in health or social care. The service offers ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Leadership and improvement training

Mentorship from experienced clinicians

Qualifications

• Previous experience within health or social care setting is essential.
• Experience working as a therapy assistant is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and GDPR principles required.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapy input with patients.
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage with clients experiencing a range of medical issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Basic IT skills

Time-keeping

Education

3 A-levels or equivalently qualified

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Higher Level – Therapy Assistant

The closing date is 07 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Higher level clinical support worker - therapy assistant to join the vascular therapy team.

The post holder will be working under the guidance of the Senior Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the team supporting the therapists with the assessment and rehabilitation of patients on the vascular ward at the James Cook University Hospital.

Continuous professional development will be actively encouraged and the post holder will be supported to develop their knowledge and skills with regular support and clinical supervision from the Senior Therapists/ Team Lead.

The Therapy Service is a well‑established large, progressive and dynamic service, which continues to develop within the Trust. The team is friendly and supportive and mentorship for this role will be available from other clinicians, the AHP Service Lead and Head of Professions.

Main duties of the job

You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative and problem‑solving skills to support physiotherapy input. You will work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of medical, social and emotional problems.

The successful applicant will have good communication and literacy skills and basic computer skills. Previous work experience within health or social care setting is essential and experience working as a therapy assistant is desirable but not essential. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals. The James Cook University Hospital is a major trauma centre and provides a wide range of district general hospital services and specialist services such as neurosciences, renal medicine, spinal injuries, major trauma, cardiothoracic, vascular surgery and cancer services.

Please note this post may close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our staff in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:

• Your Leadership Impact
• Service Improvement for Beginners

After you complete these one and a half days of training, you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in‑house courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 3 A‑levels or Health and Science T‑level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) and Functional Skills (level 2) or
• As a level 3 apprenticeship, such as the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship (or other level 3 qualification pathway) AND/OR
• Short courses and completion of competency workbook equivalent to Level 3 in a range of patient and clinical care duties AND/OR
• Equivalent knowledge and experience in a range of clinical care duties equivalent to Level 3; theoretical knowledge; experience of a range of care and related procedures; clinical observations; knowledge of relevant legislation

Experience

• Experience of working in health or social care.
• Experience of undertaking and recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings.
• Experience of working in an NHS care role.

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills. Ability to adopt appropriate styles and methods of communication.
• Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
• Analytical and judgement skills to make decisions based on patient / service user interactions and observations and metrics.
• Working knowledge of legislation underpinning care provision.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person‑centred care and related procedures.
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• Insight into behaviours and skills of a carer and the need for effective team work.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Understanding work‑related boundaries.
• Awareness of GDPR and the need for confidentiality.

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

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust