South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Services Assistant (Technical Instructor)

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Assistant to join our Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust. The Service sits within the Therapies Directorate, working closely with inpatient Stroke services, Outpatient Therapy and Dietetic departments, Social Services, GP Practices, and the Stroke Association to provide seamless quality stroke rehabilitation across the whole Stroke Pathway.

The role will involve working within a friendly, professional and committed multidisciplinary team consisting of nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics and speech and language therapy colleagues.

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visitGov.UKfor further information.

Main duties of the job

You will work within the Team to support qualified staff in providing stroke rehabilitation for patients in their own homes and other community settings. You will also carry-out essential day-to-day administrative tasks to support the Team in delivering a quality service.

You should be flexible, with previous experience as an assistant within the neurological field. Training opportunities will be provided for you to develop and meet all competencies required for the role.

You should be able to provide evidence of a relevant structured learning programme such as NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care or health-related/relevant topic; basic numeracy & literacy skills to Level 1 or equivalent; have basic IT skills and the ability to carry-out clerical tasks are required.

You should be able to demonstrate a high standard of written and verbal communication. You must have good time-management skills, be organised and be able to work as a team member or independently in community settings.

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for us. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via our Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,746 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Care Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Date posted

17 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year current rate (2026/27 pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9155-CSAHP-0226-21

Job locations

Trust Headquarters

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team providing support and assistance to the qualified therapists, nurse and dietitian clinically and administratively ensuring a quality service.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work within the Community Stroke Rehabilitation team providing support and assistance to the qualified therapists, nurse and dietitian clinically and administratively ensuring a quality service.

PLEASE REFER TO ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of a relevant structured learning programme such as NVQ II in Health and Social Care or relevant related healthcare topic or equivalent.
Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
Basic IT skills.

Desirable

Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic such as a NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or relevant related healthcare topic.

Skills

Essential

Assistant level neurology skills.
Ability to communicate with people with communication or cognitive impairment.
Organisational ability.
Ability to time-manage and prioritise workload.
Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified staff.
Basic computer skills.
High standard of written and verbal communication.
Ability to complete accurate, appropriate and timely documentation.
Problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Completion of extensive in-service training within Neurology.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to travel to / work at various sites including patients homes.

Desirable

Ability to use own initiative to enhance service delivery.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working as an Assistant in the neurological field.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

Previous Technical Instructor experience.
Experience of working across more than one Therapy/Nursing profession.

Other

Essential

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post.

Desirable

Please provide contact telephone number.

Attitude

Essential

A conscientious and flexible approach to work.
Dedicated to the role.
Keen to develop and expand current knowledge pertinent to the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Evidence of a relevant structured learning programme such as NVQ II in Health and Social Care or relevant related healthcare topic or equivalent.
Basic Numeracy & Literacy Skills to Level 1 or equivalent.
Basic IT skills.

Desirable

Recognised academic qualification in a health-related topic such as a NVQ Level III in Health and Social Care or relevant related healthcare topic.

Skills

Essential

Assistant level neurology skills.
Ability to communicate with people with communication or cognitive impairment.
Organisational ability.
Ability to time-manage and prioritise workload.
Ability to work independently following guidelines from qualified staff.
Basic computer skills.
High standard of written and verbal communication.
Ability to complete accurate, appropriate and timely documentation.
Problem-solving skills.

Desirable

Completion of extensive in-service training within Neurology.

Personal Qualities

Essential

Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to travel to / work at various sites including patients homes.

Desirable

Ability to use own initiative to enhance service delivery.

Experience

Essential

Evidence of working as an Assistant in the neurological field.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Desirable

Previous Technical Instructor experience.
Experience of working across more than one Therapy/Nursing profession.

Other

Essential

Ability to meet the travel requirements of the Post.

Desirable

Please provide contact telephone number.

Attitude

Essential

A conscientious and flexible approach to work.
Dedicated to the role.
Keen to develop and expand current knowledge pertinent to the role.

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.