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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS...

Location:
United Kingdom, Sunderland

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24937.00 - 26598.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

South Tyneside Older Adults Community Treatment Team are looking for a full time Clinical Support assistant. This role will involve supporting a caseload of older adults within the community mainly in their own homes, who have various mental health problems including a diagnosis of dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety. The role involves supporting the clinical members of the team to deliver evidence based treatment and to engage in collaborative working across the multi-agency team, as well as maintain the health and well being of this patient group.

Job Responsibility:

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 cognitive impairment, under the direction of a registered practitioner
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
Complete Physical health checks including phlebotomy and ECG, in line with NICE guidelines
Support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care
Provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity
Actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy

Requirements:

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards
Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
Experience of working with service users who have complex needs
Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills
Good and effective time Management
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Nice to have:

Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent
Previous experience in a community setting
Experience of older adults including complex needs and cognitive impairment
Understanding of person Centred Care
Phlebotomy and ECG Training

What we offer:

Dynamic working environment
Training opportunities to develop knowledge and skills

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Expiration:
December 17, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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