Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Clinical Support Workers for the Bexhill Irvine Unit. The role involves supporting patient care under supervision, requiring GCSEs in English and Maths and a Care Certificate. Join a friendly team committed to high-quality rehabilitation services.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Access to nurseries

On-site staff accommodation

Free psychological support

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care.
• 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent preferred.
• Evidence of mandatory and statutory essential training skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Practitioners in the delivery of routine patient care.
• Undertake a broad range of care activities under supervision.
• Work flexibly including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.

Skills

Ability to demonstrate a clear desire to work in NHS

Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths

Care Certificate

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

Employer East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Location Bexhill, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 22 May 2025

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Job summary

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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care

Desirable

• Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• 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

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care

Desirable

• Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS

Knowledge/Skills

Essential

• 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Bexhill Irvine Unit

Holliers Hill

Bexhill on Sea

TN40 2DZ

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