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

Clinical Support Assistant (Physiotherapy)

The closing date is 02 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit a Physiotherapy Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to join our experienced, dedicated and forward thinking mental health Physiotherapy Inpatients service. This post, based at St Georges Park Morpeth will provide Physiotherapy led interventions to inpatients who have a wide range of mental and physical health issues and will work across Working Age Adult and Older Person's pathways. Main duties will include supporting the delivery of specialist group sessions to patients; supporting the delivery of specialist education sessions; 1:1 sessions under the guidance of a qualified Physiotherapist, management and maintenance of equipment and administrative duties

The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, with experience of working within a multidisciplinary team. They must be able to demonstrate good communication skills and a basic knowledge of rehabilitation and exercise. They will also have good communication skills, be a team player and be able to work flexibly as well as independently but under supervision for the needs of the service.

The Physiotherapy department can offer you

Opportunity to develop your clinical skills

In house training programme

Clinical supervision

Completion of Physiotherapy competencies for non-registered staff

Supportive and friendly working environment

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are: To assist in the delivery of physiotherapy care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health, learning disabilities and / or neurological conditions under the direction of a registered physiotherapist. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times with the registered physiotherapist..To accept onto caseload, patients allocated by Physiotherapy. Provide treatment according to set treatment protocols after assessment and handover by qualified staff and monitor patient progress ensuring regular feedback is given to therapists and nurses.To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. 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.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details

Date posted

18 November 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-ICG25-085-HN

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood Lane

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 18th November 2025

Closing date : 2nd December 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 18th November 2025

Closing date : 2nd December 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Flexible, Confident, Reliable

Desirable

  • Innovative and resourceful

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Appreciation of illness/disability and neurological conditions and the impact of these on a person's lifestyle
  • Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
  • Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to use IT system
  • Flexible Time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to establish a rapport with service users

Desirable

  • Some anatomical knowledge
  • Awareness of moving and handling legislation
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Risk Assessment skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

  • Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated.
Person Specification

Personal Characteristics

Essential

  • Flexible, Confident, Reliable

Desirable

  • Innovative and resourceful

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Appreciation of illness/disability and neurological conditions and the impact of these on a person's lifestyle
  • Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
  • Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency.

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy.
  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Ability to use IT system
  • Flexible Time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to establish a rapport with service users

Desirable

  • Some anatomical knowledge
  • Awareness of moving and handling legislation
  • Advanced IT skills
  • Risk Assessment skills

Role/Team specific requirements

Essential

  • Ability to cope with distressing and emotional situations.
  • Enthusiastic and motivated.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood Lane

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


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

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood Lane

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Advanced Physiotherapist

Alison Longbottom

alison.longbottom@cntw.nhs.uk

01670501735

Details

Date posted

18 November 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-ICG25-085-HN

Job locations

St Georges Park Hospital

East Cottingwood Lane

Morpeth

NE61 2NU


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