Clinical Support Worker - AMU - Eastbourne DGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks motivated individuals for a role in the Acute Medical Unit. Key responsibilities include delegated clinical procedures and teamwork within a supportive environment. Candidates must have GCSE English and Maths, with a focus on interpersonal skills. This role offers staff development opportunities and access to NHS benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for aspiring health professionals.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to nurseries

Staff restaurants

On-site staff accommodation

Free psychological support

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Support Worker is desirable.
• Hospital experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as cannula insertion/removal.
• Removal of urinary catheter.
• Contribute as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills

Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

The Acute Medical Unit is a diagnostic and emergency treatment unit within acute medicine with a varied workload. The team is friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and passionate individuals.

We pride ourselves on an integrated, friendly and welcoming team made up of Allied Health Professionals including Doctors, Nurses and Therapists. We work closely with all hospital departments and areas, including Accident and Emergency, our ambulatory care team and ward staff. We currently assess/triage and admit patients with acute medical conditions from a variety of sources – including GPs, the Emergency Department and Outpatients Clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings.
• Removal of urinary catheter.
• Training will be provided.

The role requires you to work as part of a team, use your own initiative, and possess effective interpersonal and communication skills. You will contribute fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is integral, with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Support Worker is desirable; hospital experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Minimum requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or Functional Skills, Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent.

Benefits and Support

• Staff development and enrolment in the NHS pension scheme.
• 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.
• Occupational Health services and free psychological support via the confidential Employee Assistance Programme (24/7).
• Onsite parking available for a small admin fee.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Please refer to the job description attached and submit your application today.

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

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Sep 2025.