Clinical Support Worker Level - Therapy Assistant

South Tees; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Therapy Assistant to join the OPM Therapy team on Zetland ward, Redcar Primary Care Hospital. The post offers CPD opportunities, supervision, and involvement in clinical governance while delivering high-standard health and social care.

The role supports therapists and is suitable for those new to therapy assisting or with experience, with a view to facilitating safe discharges and improving patient independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care
• Experience recording clinical observations and escalation of changes or findings
• Experience in NHS care role
• Experience as a therapy assistant

Responsibilities

• Work with therapists on Zetland ward providing continuing holistic care and rehabilitation to facilitate safe discharge and prevent readmission.
• Carry out interventions planned by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, such as transfers, mobility, and preparation for discharge.
• Assist with general ward care and administrative tasks as required.

Skills

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Holistic care

Documentation

NHS policies

Therapy knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification

Care Certificate

Job description

Clinical Support Worker Level - Therapy Assistant

Band 3

Main area Community & Neighbourhood Health Services Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - upto 37.5 hours - 7.5 hour shifts Mon-Fri Job ref 328-CSU10-8301514-A

Site Redcar Primary Care Hospital Town Redcar Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Therapy Assistant to join the OPM Therapy team working on Zetland ward, Redcar primary care hospital.

This posts provide an excellent opportunity for those new to a therapy assistant role or for more experienced therapy assistants to enhance their skills and experience.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by the therapy and nursing team. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected and support will be provided to help you develop.

The post holder will assist in the provision and delivery of a high standard of health and social care for patients on the medical wards ensuring their own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems and work within the policies and guidelines as laid down by the Trust. You will take responsibility for your own learning, development and performance, including participation in clinical supervision.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work alongside the therapists on the Zetland ward providing continuing holistic care and rehabilitation with the aim to facilitate safe discharges and prevent readmission. Therapy Assistants will have an essential role within this multidisciplinary team, enabling discharge and optimising patient independence.

The therapy assistant will carry out interventions with patients which are planned by the qualified Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists such as practising transfers, mobility, some personal care activities and activitiesto prepare patients for discharge. They may also assist with general ward care and administrative tasks.

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

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Knowledge

• Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other trust systems
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills
• Time-keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the importance of holistic person-centred care and related procedures.
• Understanding of the importance of robust, accurate, clear, timely documentation.
• Familiarity with current NHS and social care policies
• Working knowledge of Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Personal Attributes

• Caring and empathetic.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

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
• Experience of working as a therapy assistant

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
• Care Certificate

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 are new 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 PeriodFor 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 to ensure e‑mail addresses for 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.

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.

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.