Clinical Support Worker/ Critical Care Technician - Conquest Hospital

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking Clinical Support Workers to join their Critical Care team. You will support a dynamic environment caring for patients in the ICU and HDU, perform clinical procedures, and work closely with Registered Nurses. The role offers comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and a range of benefits including NHS pension enrollment and psychological support services.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking for £50 a year

Qualifications

• Experience as a Clinical Support Worker is desirable but not essential.
• You will assist in various clinical procedures with training provided.
• Must be committed to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support the clinical team in maintaining the unit environment.
• Carry out delegated clinical procedures such as cannula insertion.
• Contribute as a member of the Critical Care team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Basic clinical procedures

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for new challenges and opportunities. In Critical Care, support workers are often referred to as Critical Care Technicians. Our unit is a dynamic and busy environment, receiving patients from the Emergency Department, wards, and surgical theatres. You will have the opportunity to care for a diverse group of patients across the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), and Level 1 Enhanced Care Unit. Your role will involve supporting the clinical team, maintaining the environment of the unit, and contributing fully as a member of the Critical Care team. You will help ensure the smooth running of the ICU, HDU, and Level 1 unit.

Responsibilities

You will also be expected to carry out delegated clinical procedures such as:

• Insertion and removal of cannulas
• Venepuncture
• Wound assessment and simple dressings
• Removal of urinary catheters

Full training will be provided for these procedures.

The Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) is a member of the care team who provides nursing care and interventions to a delegated patient caseload, assisting the Registered Nurse/Practitioners to deliver high quality and effective care. Duties will be dependent upon clinical area of work and if it is a hospital or community role and additional training undertaken but may include

Qualifications

We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers. While hospital experience is desirable, it is not essential. Applicants should hold a minimum of GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or equivalent (Functional Skills), along with a Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.

Benefits

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.