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.
Main Duties of the job
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.
Person Specification
Personal Characteristics (Essential)
* Flexible, Confident, Reliable
Personal Characteristics (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)
Job 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 location St Georges Park Hospital, East Cottingwood Lane, Morpeth, NE61 2NU
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date
18th November 2025
Closing date
2nd December 2025
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