Clinical Support Worker-Higher Level - EDGH

Job overview

Are you an experienced Clinical Support Worker ready for your next challenge? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team where your skills are recognised, valued, and developed?

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we’re looking for confident, compassionate, and motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our acute care teams and make a real difference every day.

Bring Your Experience — Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll use your existing clinical skills and knowledge to provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll play a vital part in supporting nurses and clinical teams, helping to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most.

Grow, Develop, Progress

This is your opportunity to build on your experience and continue developing professionally. As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level), you’ll be encouraged to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Trust.

We are committed to supporting your career progression and helping you reach your full potential within the NHS.

Due to the anticipated recruitment, pre-employment check and onboarding timescales associated with this vacancy, the Trust is only able to consider applicants who will be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate immigration permission required for employment throughout the recruitment process and commencement of employment

Main duties of the job

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding
• Record patient observations including vital signs and escalate concerns
• Support clinical procedures such as wound care, venepuncture, and catheter removal (after training)
• Assist with medication administration and oxygen therapy (after training)
• Escort patients and support enhanced observations
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient dignity and confidentiality

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These vacancies are open to individuals who:

• Have previous experience working in a healthcare setting, ideally in a Clinical Support Worker or similar role within the NHS or equivalent environment,
• Have a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality patient care and making a difference,
• Can demonstrate relevant clinical skills, knowledge, and experience in supporting patients within acute or similar care settings,
• Are able to commit to a full week of induction training at the start of employment,
• Are able to work flexibly across a range of shifts (days, nights, and weekends) to meet the needs of our services,
• Hold GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above (or a comparable international qualification). International applicants will be required to provide a UK ENIC Statement of comparability Statement of Comparability | UK ENIC
• Meet the educational and competency requirements for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker

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.