Clinical Support Worker

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is hiring Clinical Support Workers to deliver compassionate care in acute settings. Ideal candidates should be caring and willing to learn, with full training provided for those new to healthcare. Opportunities to develop within the role exist, including progression to a band 3 position for qualified candidates. The trust offers competitive benefits such as staff development, NHS pension scheme, and access to health services. Apply now to join a dedicated team!

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Access to staff restaurants and nurseries

Qualifications

• Caring nature and willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Experience in healthcare is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing and toileting.
• Record patient observations and vital signs.
• Support clinical procedures such as venepuncture and medication administration.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient observation

Wound care

Medication administration

Ability to support clinical procedures

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding
• Record patient observations including vital signs and escalation of 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

Are you passionate about helping others and looking for a rewarding career in healthcare? Whether you're just starting out, looking for a meaningful career change, or already an experienced Clinical Support Worker, we want to hear from you!

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we're looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our team as Clinical Support Workers (CSWs) within our acute care settings. No Experience? No Problem. If you're new to care, no previous experience is required -- just a caring nature and willingness to learn. You'll receive full training and support to help you succeed. Already experienced? If you are an experienced CSW, we welcome your skills and knowledge. You will have opportunities to continue developing your practice, contribute to high‑quality patient care, and progress your career within the Trust. Career Development: Dependant on your experience level you either join us as a band 3 Clinical Support Worker – higher level or as a band 2 Trainee Clinical Support Worker. To be eligible for a band 3 role you must also meet the educational criteria for the role.

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, and 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.