Band 3 CSW Firle pre-assessment

NHS; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking individuals to join their team in the Firle pre-assessment unit. Candidates should be compassionate, organized, and skilled in phlebotomy. Responsibilities include undertaking observations and blood tests, accurately recording data, and working flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the department. This part-time position offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 a year, with various staff benefits available.

Benefits

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care.
• Ability to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle if required.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking necessary observations and blood tests directed by registered nurses.
• Accurately recording all data collected in the patient pathways.
• Escalating any abnormalities identified to registered colleagues.

Skills

Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support

Good communication skills

Digital Skills

Ability to undertake vital observations

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Care Certificate

Tools

Physiological recording equipment

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fabulous team in the Firle pre‑assessment unit.

Are you a kind, compassionate individual who puts the patients at the centre of everything you do? Are you organised? Are you accurate at recording patient information? Are you great at phlebotomy? Are you good at communicating abnormalities to your registered colleagues? Are you able to work in a busy department? Are you great at communicating within a team but also able to work independently? Are you happy to be flexible in your work and support colleagues?

There is a lot more to this important role than the above but if this sounds like you and you feel you would like to work with us please do apply for this role.

Main Duties

Undertaking all of the necessary observations and blood tests requested by the registered nurses.

Accurately recording all data collected in the patient pathways.

Escalating any abnormalities identified to registered colleagues.

Maintaining clean, tidy, and well stocked areas within the department.

Being flexible in role and working with colleagues to make sure the department runs smoothly.

The above is not exhaustive so please carefully read the job description provided.

About Us

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto‑enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Details

• Date posted: 19 December 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 374‑SRLL0111‑A
• Job location: Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training (Essential)

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)

Qualifications / Training (Desirable)

• 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire etc
• Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent

Experience (Essential)

• Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme

Experience (Desirable)

• Relevant experience working in the NHS

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities (Essential)

• Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
• Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
• Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
• Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities (Desirable)

• Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
• Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role i.e. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Other (Essential)

• Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer Details

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Eastbourne, Kings Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Employer's website: http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/