Clinical Support Worker - Glynde Ward - EDGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Eastbourne is seeking dedicated staff for Glynde Ward, a busy acute general medicine unit. The role involves providing clinical procedures, teamwork, and patient care in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of GCSE English and Maths, with hospital experience preferred but not required. Join us for staff development opportunities and excellent benefits such as NHS pension enrollment.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nurseries

Occupational health support

Onsite parking available

Qualifications

• Hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
• You will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care.
• Educational qualifications in English/Maths are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture.
• Train and supervise staff during procedures.
• Support the multi-disciplinary team in patient care.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care

Job description

Overview

Glynde Ward is a busy, acute 30 bedded Ward Acute General Medicine. We have an excellent multidisciplinary team approach and work with an exceptional, extended team.

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.

Qualifications

• Hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
• A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths, Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent role.

Induction and Development

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/Mandatory training, to join our team. You will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff.

Teamwork and Skills

You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, and contribute fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient.

Benefits

• Staff development.
• Enrolment in the NHS pension scheme and auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to onsite nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, 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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This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025.