Clinical Support Worker | Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for Clinical Support Workers to join their dedicated team at Luton and Dunstable Hospital. You will receive comprehensive training and ongoing support, work under the supervision of registered nurses, and contribute to patient care, including personal support and clinical tasks. This role involves a commitment to high-quality care and teamwork in a busy environment. Shift patterns may include days, nights, and weekends.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care and basic clinical tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of the importance of patient care and support.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and monitoring of patients.
• Support patients during their stay and ensure their comfort.
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Patient monitoring

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Overview

Please note: Due to changes announced by the Home Office, we are no longer able to provide sponsorship for support worker roles. Join our dedicated team of skilled Clinical Support Workers at the Luton and Dunstable Hospital. Shift patterns may include day, night and weekend work.

All new Clinical Support Workers will start with a comprehensive induction and receive ongoing pastoral and technical support from our Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESA). You will be supported to achieve your Care Certificate to gain the skills and knowledge needed to practice safe and compassionate care. Following induction and a 6 month probationary period, you will be enrolled onto our development programme to support your ongoing growth in the role.

Development and Training

Support and training package includes:

• 6 day induction programme
• 2 week supernumerary period – supported by new colleagues while getting to know departments and the role
• Local induction to learn department procedures
• RESAs will stay in close contact during the first weeks to help you settle in

Under the direction of a registered nurse/nursing associate, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide a high standard of care to patients. This includes personal care and limited delegated clinical tasks. The Trust is committed to a safe, clean and caring environment.

Development Programme (timeline and content)

ACE- CSWs are automatically enrolled 6-12 months into the role. Includes a 3 day course based on THRIVE values (teamwork, civility, patient experience, resilience and wellbeing) and a quality improvement project. BEAC H - CSWs are automatically enrolled 6-12 months into the role to improve effective escalation of critically ill patients. Care Certificate is required for non-registered clinical support workers employed by the NHS since 2015 with two parts: the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and the 15 ESR Care Certificate modules. We offer full support throughout the completion of the Care Certificate. Disabilities awareness is included (visual/hearing impairment, frailty, hidden disabilities, learning disabilities and physical disabilities). Experience includes 2 weeks supernumerary, local induction, competency-based training, and regular supportive 1:1 meetings with RESA.

About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, across two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer A&E, obstetrics-led maternity and paediatrics. You will join a friendly, high performing Trust committed to staff health and wellbeing. We offer high-quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust is committed to delivering the best patient care using current clinical knowledge and technology, and values-based recruitment to promote equality and diversity.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff are subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Review all attached documents to ensure you understand all job requirements.

Role and Responsibilities

You will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift and will be accountable to the Registered Nurse you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department. You will work to your level of experience, assessed competence and skills acquired. Immediate and direct supervision is required in unfamiliar areas; do not undertake tasks you are not familiar with. Working under supervision of a registered nurse or nursing associate, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to patients. Your duties may include carrying out ECGs, monitoring blood glucose levels, performing regular patient observations, and assisting patients who need additional support with personal care.

This advert closes on Monday 13 Oct 2025