Clinical Support Assistant

NHS; Jarrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jarrow is seeking a Clinical Support Assistant to provide compassionate support to clients with various mental health conditions. The role involves delivering care under the guidance of professionals, conducting phlebotomy duties, and maintaining accurate electronic health records. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and some relevant experience in a care setting. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with a diverse team and enhance clinical skills through available training, promoting personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting.
• Completion of phlebotomy duties with available training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care to service users with diverse mental health conditions.
• Implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework.
• Maintain electronic health records of treatment interventions.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

ICT Functional skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to develop the skills of others

Education

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Job description

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

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 22 January 2026

South Tyneside Community Treatment Team are looking to recruitادية caring and compassionate Clinical Support Assistant with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work as part of our multi-disciplinary team offering treatment to clients experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will provide evidence-based interventions under the direction of qualified clinicians in various settings including community settings, team base, clients homes and in-reach interventions within hospital settings.

This role includes facilitating physical health clinics and it is essential for the successful candidate to complete phlebotomy duties, and training is available in the Trust.

We are keen to develop clinicians and provide excellent training opportunities to allow you to deliver NICE guidance treatment. We are proactive with Team Wellbeing and have various support mechanisms available.

You will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team including nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychology/Psychological Therapist, Consultant Psychiatrists, Clinical Support Assistants and Peer Supporter. You will receive regular supervision both on an individual basis and in a group setting and will work closely with other CNTW services and local agencies.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of העבודה care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, 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 support in setzte the running of treatment clinics including phlebotomy and physical health checks. It is essential for the successful candidate to complete phlebotomy duties, and training is available in the Trust.

To maintain electronic health records of any treatment interventions completed.

To work as a member of the team in providing excellent and effective person-centred care. In-reach work into hospital environments will be required.

To provideensky 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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 8th January 2026

Closing date : 22nd January 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• ICT Functional skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) ằ1975 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 fororian previous criminal convictionsrand.

Employer name

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