Clinical Support Worker

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Clinical Support Worker to assist patients with mental health needs and cognitive impairments. The role involves working with the Specialist Registered Nurse for Mental Health to deliver enhanced care and observations. Candidates must provide GCSE Maths & English proof if invited for an interview. The position offers various benefits including staff development and access to nurseries at healthcare facilities, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and patients.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to nurseries

On-site parking

24/7 psychological support

Staff restaurants

Qualifications

• Evidence of GCSE Maths & English required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients with cognitive impairment or mental health needs whilst in hospital.
• Providing enhanced care observations.
• Working collaboratively with acute health care teams to ensure patients' needs are met.

Job description

The Clinical Support Worker will work under the supervision of the Specialist Registered Nurse for Mental Health (RMN) to provide enhanced care for patients with mental health needs or cognitive impairment.

Please note, if you are invited to interview you must provide evidence of your GCSE Maths & English.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients with cognitive impairment or mental health needs whilst in hospital.
• Providing enhanced care observations.
• Working collaboratively with acute health care teams to ensure patients' needs are met.

Benefits

• Staff development.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme and auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital.
• Staff restaurants and on‑site staff accommodation.
• Internal Occupational Health department and free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7.
• On‑site parking available for a small administration fee.

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