Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for passionate and caring individuals to join our Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) team. If you are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and their families, we want you on our team.
We are seeking enthusiastic, hardworking, and positive individuals who are friendly, approachable, and committed to delivering high standards of care.
While previous experience in an acute care setting is advantageous, it is not essential.
Join us and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Apply today and become a valued member of our dedicated SDEC team!
Main duties of the job
Please see attached documentation Job Description for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached documentation Job Description for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience of working as a team
- Previous care work experience
- Previous face-to-face customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience
Further Training
Essential
- Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
- Committed to attending further training and development as identified
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care
- Recognition of a person’s right for privacy and dignity
Desirable
- Awareness of Safeguarding issues
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends
- Flexible approach
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - SDEC (Acute Medicine) with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 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 19 Jul 2026.
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