Job Description

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.

Skills Required