# Clinical Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- **Location:** Conquest Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-24T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21T13:10:47.909Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/East_Sussex/Hasting/East_Sussex_Healthcare_NHS_Trust/Clinical_Support_Worker/Clinical_Support_Worker-v8247312
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8247312?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.esht.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Relevant experience working in Health and Social Care environment

### Qualifications / Training

**Essential**

- GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
- Training or education relevant to health and social care

### Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to care
- A clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role

**Desirable**

- Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role

## Documents

- [clinical support worker (pdf, 264.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10559132)
- [guidance for applicants - afc (pdf, 152.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=672)

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