Assistant Practitioner
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Middlesbrough, TS5 4EEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
This post is only open to current employees of TEWV. Any applications received from non-TEWV employees will not be considered. We are looking for an e...
The successful candidate will be working alongside the MDT in monitoring physical health, regularly facilitating physical observations, including taking bloods and electrocardiograms (ECG). The candidate will have the opportunity to complete venepuncture training and ECG training if not already trained.
The role will include supporting the children and young people by providing therapeutic interventions, meal support and coaching to families within the community.
You will provide support to the MDT in reporting progress and observations of the children and young people.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 5 Accredited Qualification in a Health related subject OR
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards achieving a Level 5 Accredited Qualification in a health related subject (to be achieved within 2 years)
- Key skills in literacy, numeracy at Level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Previous experience with working with people with Mental ill Health or Learning Disabilities working as a HCA or equivalent in a care environment e.g. Care worker in a Care Home, Domiciliary Worker, Lived Experience Carer.
Skills
Essential
- Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
- Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
Desirable: - Competency in ECG and venepuncture
Other requirements
Essential: - Ability to travel independently in accordance with Trust policies and service need.
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
14 October 2026
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