Clinical Support Worker Higher Level - Occupational Therapy Assistant in Middlesbrough inMiddlesbrough PUBLISHED THU 13 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section

Clinical Support Worker Higher Level — Occupational Therapy Assistant at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, based at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough (TS4). This fixed‑term, part‑time post (12 hours per week, 12 months) is a Band 3 role (£24,937–£26,598 pa pro rata) working within the vascular therapy team. You will support Senior Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists with patient assessment, rehabilitation and clinical observations on the vascular ward, working closely with a wide multidisciplinary team. Practical experience in health or social care is essential; therapy assistant experience or level 3 qualifications are desirable. The role requires good communication, basic IT skills, accurate record keeping, and the ability to use initiative when supporting physiotherapy and occupational therapy input.

This role is ideal for carers, parents or returners looking for meaningful, flexible NHS work with clear development pathways. The Therapy Service is large, progressive and highly supportive — expect regular clinical supervision, mentoring from senior clinicians, and active encouragement for continuous professional development, including leadership and service improvement training. South Tees is a major teaching trust with specialist services and attractive local access to the North Yorkshire Moors. For full details and to apply, please click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to proceed via jobsincare.com.