Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to join our team at Walkergate Park. At Walkergate Park we provide specialist neuro rehabilitation for people with complex neurological conditions including brain injury, stroke and Multiple Sclerosis.

The successful candidate will work in inpatients at Walkergate Park as a Physiotherapy Clinical Support Assistant and assist in the delivery of rehabilitation to patients as guided by the qualified therapists. This will involve working with patients with complex neurological conditions including those with cognitive and behavioural difficulties. The successful candidate will work independently with patients to carry out rehabilitation programmes as directed by the qualified therapists as well as joint working alongside the therapists.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills in this area through regular supervision, in service training and joint working with Physiotherapists, and other assistants in the team.

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 have a key role in supporting therapists in the provision of hydrotherapy and groups, including preparation for sessions and maintenance of the pool area.
• 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
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Walkergate Park, Benfield Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4QD

Essential person specification

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Ability to use IT system
• Personal examples of flexible time management skills
• Personal examples of working independently and as part of a team
• Personal examples that demonstrate the importance of establishing a rapport with service users
• Demonstrate experience of moving and handling people
• Examples of having to cope with distressing and emotional situations
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Flexible, Confident, Reliable
• Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
• Evidence of understanding the impact of a neurological condition on a person's lifestyle
• Experience of working in a hospital/rehab setting
• Able to follow instructions recognising the boundaries of own competency

Desirable person specification

• Some anatomical knowledge
• Demonstrate an awareness of risk assessment skills
• Flexible, Confident, Reliable
• Innovative and resourceful
• Previous experience of working in physiotherapy / occupational therapy
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting

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.

Contact: Adele Hymer, Advanced Physiotherapist, adele.hymer@cntw.nhs.uk, 01912875183

Closing date: 28 October 2026

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