Location
Eastbourne, England
Salary
£25,272 per annum
Profession
Clinical support assistant
Grade
Band 2
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Skills

    Able to work with minimum supervision

  • Qualifications

    Evidence of good general education including Maths and English

Desirable

5 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Good Organisational Skills

  • Experience

    Manual Handling & Lifting

  • Experience

    Customer Services

  • Experience

    Cleaning Experience

  • Qualifications

    NVQ 1

Job overview

Hailsham Ward is a 41 bedded surgical unit taking elective patients for a range of surgical specialties. This is a fast paced ward with a high turnover of patients and the role of the Clinical Orderly is essential to maintaining the standards we strive to achieve.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Clinical Orderly to join our busy team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere on the ward and are committed to professional development of all staff. Our aim is to provide the highest quality patient care in a happy work environment.

Main duties of the job

Cleaning i.e. patient beds, bedspaces, patient equipment, cleaning of fans, checking curtains for date and cleanliness adhering to NHS cleaning standards.

General - report mechanical and IT defects.

Observation of infection control procedures.

Stock management.

Attend in-service training as required.

Transferring of samples as required.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Clinical Orderly with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in Eastbourne, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Clinical support assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.

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