Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

NHS; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking qualified Clinical Support Workers to provide essential support in patient care. The ideal candidate will have essential GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, along with experience in health or social care. This role requires flexibility, working under supervision, and a commitment to improving patient care in a dynamic environment. Comprehensive staff benefits are included, making it a rewarding opportunity to join a community-focused healthcare team.

Benefits

Access to NHS pension scheme

Onsite parking

Free psychological support

Staff development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths.
• Care Certificate.
• Minimum 6 months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Practitioners in delivering routine patient care.
• Undertake a broad range of care activities under direct supervision.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate desire to work in NHS

Ability to work under instruction

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Care Certificate

Education and training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to work at Bexhill Irvine Unit. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths and NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent experience is essential.

The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population living in East Sussex.

We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team - both Nursing and Therapy - you need never feel alone and you will get the support that you need. No week will ever feel the same again!

Main duties of the job

As a vital member of the care team, you will support Registered Practitioners in the delivery of routine patient care. You will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.

You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays.

The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.

About us

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.

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

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Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• Care Certificate
• 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills, for example, Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire, etc.
• Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 6 months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
• Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS

Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to demonstrate a clear desire to work in NHS and a clear understanding of the role of a HCA
• Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata