Clinical Support Assistant

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 December 2024

Job summary

To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a registered practitioner.

To implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework as a member of the care team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and it promotes recovery and well being and maximises independence.

Main duties of the job

To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.

To Support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG24-318-HN

Job locations

Hopewood Park Hospital

Sunderland

SR1 0NB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 19th November 2024

Closing date : 3rd December 2024

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 19th November 2024

Closing date : 3rd December 2024

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, IT Literate
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, IT Literate
  • Ability to work without direct supervision
  • Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood Park Hospital

Sunderland

SR1 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hopewood Park Hospital

Sunderland

SR1 0NB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Pathway Manager

Sharon Carr

Sharon.Carr2@cntw.nhs.uk

07468702460

Date posted

19 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG24-318-HN

Job locations

Hopewood Park Hospital

Sunderland

SR1 0NB


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