Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, full-time Clinical Support Worker to join our Outpatient Oncology/Haematology team at the Judy Beard Day Unit, Conquest Hospital. The unit comprises 17 treatment chairs and provides assessment and treatment for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive care. We are a small, friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have experience in a health or social care setting. It is desirable to have at least six months’ NHS experience within the last two years and to hold a Care Certificate. An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, is also required.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working four shifts over a six-day period, between 08:00 and 18:00, covering Monday to Saturday.
You will support trained SACT nurses to facilitate safe and efficient service delivery, including undertaking Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) procedures.
We offer a supportive working environment with mentorship, clinical supervision, and a strong commitment to staff development. Teamworking is central to the unit, empowering staff to make a meaningful difference to patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role and person specification.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Desirable
- Six months (within the last two years) of experience of working in NHS
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Satisfactory General Education
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
- Care Certificate
- Demonstrable ability to acquire skills appropriate to provide Scope of Practice that is commensurate to clinical area
Desirable
- Evidence of additional Level 3 Vocational Training outside of main award. For example: standalone NVQ Level 3 Units; Specialist Training. For example: Dementia Care; Wound Care
- Acceptable evidence of experience and competence in skills required for specific clinical area
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner without direct support and supervision
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to provide written reports following care giving episode/event and support more junior colleagues in producing such reports
Desirable
- Central Venous Device Care (PICC/Portacath)
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Demonstrable aptitude to use specific equipment relevant to post being applied for
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - Judy Beard Day Unit with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in St Leonards On Sea, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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