Clinical Support Assistant (Physiotherapy)

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., 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, 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.

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.

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW)., 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.

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.
Opportunities for you
Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.
We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.
+ Cultural diversity staff network
+ Disabled staff network
+ LGBT+ staff network
We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:
+ Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association
+ Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
+ Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group
We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.
Always improving
CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?