Clinical Support Worker Higher Level - Therapy Assistant

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level, Therapy Assistant (Band 3) to deliver rehabilitation in patients\' homes and community settings. The role is part-time (18.75 hours per week) on a 9-month fixed term contract with potential secondment for UHT staff.

The post requires travel within the local community, and successful candidates must have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and Trust systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to implement rehabilitation programmes in patients' homes, care homes and group settings.
• Undertake independent visits to implement exercise programmes, mobility and self-care practice.
• Provide, fit and check equipment as requested by the therapist.
• Travel independently within the local community to visit patients at home.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Time-keeping

Planning & prioritisation

IT skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification (3 A-levels / Health & Science T-level)

Tools

Electronic patient records

Job description

Main area Growing the Friarage & Community Services L3 Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 18.75 hours per week Job ref 328-CN-8225761

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site North Ormesby Health Village Town Middlesbrough Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 14/10/2026 23:59

Clinical Support Worker Higher Level - Therapy Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

Part time hours 18.75 per week for 9 months fixed term contract (secondment possible for UHT staff)

If you are applying for a secondment post, you must seek authorisation from your manager who will go through the secondment policy with you.

Are you passionate about rehabilitation and helping patients to achieve their potential and improve their quality of life? If so, this could be the opportunity for you!

We have a Clinical Support Worker Higher Level, Therapy Assistant post, to work within the Middlesbrough Therapy Team to provide rehabilitation to patients in the local community.

Successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role

Main duties of the job

Working in the community, you will work alongside Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists to implement rehabilitation programmes in patients’ own homes, care homes and group settings, working closely with statutory and voluntary services to promote and maintain independence.

As well as completing joint visits with therapists the post holder will be expected to undertake independent visits to implement exercise programmes, complete mobility practice, self-care practice, provide, fit and check equipment as requested by the therapist.

At present the service is provided 5 days a week (Monday to Friday) with no requirement to work weekends. The post does require successful candidates to be able to travel independently within the local community to visit patients at home.

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Working for our organisation

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Qualifications & Training

• 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

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels, including clients, carers, family, health and social care colleagues and other professionals.

Knowledge & 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.
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS) It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who arenew to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted.You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre-employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).

Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested toensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long-term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.