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

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 clinical support assistant to work within our Northumberland Partnership. You may be expected to work between both Blyth and Ashington bases with support in other areas where needed/appropriate.

The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse. You will be expected to support in the providing of safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice, and use of psycho-social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.

The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care.

The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a registered practitioner. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times, with the 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 that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.
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.
To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.

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

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-SCG25-128-AD

Job locations

Northumberland Recovery Partnership

Blyth/Ashington

NE24 2BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 23rd September 2025

Closing date : 7th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 23rd September 2025

Closing date : 7th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
Experience of working with service users who have complex needs

Desirable

Previous experience in a community setting
Experience of older adults including complex needs and cognitive impairment.
Understanding of person Centred Care

Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
Good and effective time Management
Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG Training

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
Experience of working with service users who have complex needs

Desirable

Previous experience in a community setting
Experience of older adults including complex needs and cognitive impairment.
Understanding of person Centred Care

Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
Good and effective time Management
Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG Training

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.