Band 3 CSW Firle pre-assessment | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking a compassionate individual for a role in the Firle pre-assessment unit. The responsibilities include undertaking observations and blood tests, accurately recording data, and communicating abnormalities to registered nurses. Candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and possess effective communication skills. A range of staff benefits including NHS pension scheme enrollment and access to onsite nurseries are available. This role is crucial for supporting our patients and colleagues in a busy department.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Kind and compassionate nature focused on patient care.
• Organized with an ability to maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication skills for relaying information.

Responsibilities

• Perform necessary observations and blood tests.
• Record all data accurately in patient pathways.
• Escalate any identified abnormalities to registered staff.
• Maintain a clean and well-stocked department.
• Work flexibly to support department efficiency.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Phlebotomy

Team communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all necessary observations and blood tests requested by the registered nurses.
• Accurately record all data collected in the patient pathways.
• Escalate any abnormalities identified to registered colleagues.
• Maintain clean, tidy, and well‑stocked areas within the department.
• Be flexible in role and work with colleagues to ensure the department runs smoothly.

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

Benefits

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.

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over‑reliance on AI‑generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.