Clinical Support Worker – MacDonald Ward - Conquest Hospital | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

ESHT; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in St Leonards seeks passionate Health Care Assistants for their Complex Care Frailty ward, providing care for elderly patients. Key responsibilities include performing delegated clinical procedures, undertaking physiological observations, and providing personal care. Candidates should have at least GCSEs in English and Maths, alongside a Care Certificate or NVQ2 in health and social care. This role offers an excellent supportive team atmosphere and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Staff development and access to the NHS pension scheme

Access to on-site nurseries and staff restaurants

On-site psychological support through Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking available from only £50 a year

Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4, or functional skills for English/Maths required.
• Care Certificate or NVQ2 in health and social care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Clinical Support Worker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as removal of cannula.
• Undertake physiological observations.
• Escort patients from clinical areas.
• Provide personal care and accurately document all interventions.
• Book hospital transport to take patients home.

Job description

About the Ward

MacDonald Ward is an acute 28 bedded Complex Care Frailty ward caring for elderly patients. The team is friendly and supportive, with a strong commitment to providing a high standard of care. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic and passionate Health Care Assistants.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as removal of cannula.
• Undertake physiological observations.
• Escort patients from clinical areas.
• Provide personal care and accurately document all interventions.
• Book hospital transport to take patients home.

Qualifications

• A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4, or functional skills for English/Maths.
• Care Certificate or NVQ2 two in health and social care or equivalent qualification.
• Experience as a Clinical Support Worker (hospital experience desirable but not essential).

Training & Development

Successful applicants must complete an induction course, which will include all Trust statutory and mandatory training. We provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship, clinical supervision and are committed to professional development.

Teamwork

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, using your own initiative and effective interpersonal and communication skills. Team working is integral to this unit, with all staff empowered to make a real difference for patients.

Benefits

• Staff development and access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Auto‑enrolment to the Temporary Workforce Service.
• Access to on‑site nurseries, staff restaurants and accommodation.
• Access to free psychological support through the Employee Assistance Programme.
• On‑site parking available from only £50 a year.

How to Apply

Please refer to the attached job description. For further information or an informal discussion, contact Vicky Curtis‑Bird, Matron, MacDonald Ward, Tel: [phone] (ext 734956).

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.