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

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 20 January 2026

Job summary

Sunderland South Community Treatment Team are looking for a full time Clinical Support Assistant.

The role involves supporting the delivery of evidence based care and treatment to individuals with complex mental health needs, supervised and supported by a multi disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, including both psychosis and non psychosis under the direction of a registered practitioner.

To implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework as a member of the care team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.

To complete physical health checks including phlebotomy and ECG, in line with NICE guidelines.

To support in facilitating medication managements clinics, inclusive of clozapine and lithium.

To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care.

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.

Date posted

06 January 2026

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-CCG26-002-HN

Job locations

Teleport House

4 Grayling Court

Sunderland

SR3 3XD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th January 2026

Closing date : 20th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th January 2026

Closing date : 20th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Desirable

Previous experience in a community setting
Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services

Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
Good and effective time Management
Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG Training

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Person Specification

Education and qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Desirable

Previous experience in a community setting
Experience of involving service users/ carers in evaluation/planning and monitoring of services

Skills

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
Good and effective time Management
Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

Phlebotomy and ECG Training

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

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

Teleport House

4 Grayling Court

Sunderland

SR3 3XD

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

Teleport House

4 Grayling Court

Sunderland

SR3 3XD

Employer's website

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