Clinical Support Worker - Mental Health Team

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Support Worker in the Mental Health Team. You'll support patients with mental health needs under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact on patient care while benefiting from various staff perks and development opportunities.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to nurseries

On-site staff accommodation

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a health or social care environment.
• Willingness to work towards Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients with cognitive impairment or mental health needs.
• Providing enhanced care observations.
• Collaborating with acute health care teams.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Care Certificate

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Mental Health Team

Job summary

*** Previous applicants need not apply ***

The Clinical Support Worker will work under the supervision of the Specialist Registered Nurse for Mental Health (RMN) to provide enhanced care for patients with mental health needs or cognitive impairment.

Main duties of the job

• Supporting patients with cognitive impairment or mental health needs whilst in hospital
• Providing enhanced care observations
• Working collaboratively with the acute health care teams to ensure patients' needs are met

About us

A wide range of staff benefits are available, including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants, and on-site staff accommodation.

All staff have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7. Onsite parking is available for a small fee.

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

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description for responsibilities.

If you have questions about this position, please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4, or Functional Skills equivalent
• Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)

Desirable

• 5 GCSEs grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
• Evidence of training in Basic Life Support, manual handling, infection control, fire safety, etc.
• Education/training to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience in a health or social care environment, delivering personal care or health care through education

Desirable

• Experience working in the NHS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further information is available on our website.

From 6 April 2017, applicants for UK entry clearance must present a criminal record certificate from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address: Eastbourne District General Hospital, King's Drive, Eastbourne, BN21 2UD

Employer's website: [Link to apply]