Clinical Support Worker

Job overview

Experienced Clinical Support Workers Wanted – Join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Are you an experienced Clinical Support Worker looking for your next opportunity? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding patient care in a supportive and dynamic acute care environment?

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking experienced Clinical Support Workers to join our teams across our acute care settings.

As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will use your skills, knowledge and experience to provide high-quality, compassionate care, supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey. You will play a key role in delivering safe and effective care while contributing to positive patient outcomes and experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work within a respected and supportive NHS Trust.
• Ongoing learning and development to enhance your clinical skills.
• Career progression opportunities within Clinical Support Worker roles and beyond.
• A collaborative working environment where your contribution is recognised and valued.

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 experienced Clinical Support Workers who:

• Have previous experience working in a healthcare setting as a Clinical Support Worker or Healthcare Assistant.
• Hold the relevant qualifications required for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level) role, as detailed in the person specification.
• Have a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care.
• Can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience required to work effectively within an acute healthcare environment.
• 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, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays, to meet the needs of our services.
• Hold GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or an equivalent recognised qualification)

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.