Clinical Support Worker

Esht; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Clinical Support Workers for the Bexhill Irvine Unit. The role requires providing routine patient care under the supervision of Registered Practitioners. Ideal candidates will have a Care Certificate, GCSE English and Maths, and relevant experience. The position offers both full-time and part-time options, competitive salary, and a supportive team environment. Join today to make a meaningful impact in patient care at a reputable NHS trust.

Benefits

NHS pension scheme

Staff development

Access to nurseries

Free psychological support

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths.
• Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment.
• Three months experience of working in NHS within the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Practitioners in delivering routine patient care.
• Undertake a broad range of care activities under supervision.
• Attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.

Skills

Desire to work in NHS

Ability to work under instruction

Education

Care Certificate

5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent

Education and training to NVQ level 3/Work based diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Bexhill Irvine Unit

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Clinical Support Worker Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Part Time hours considered) Job ref 374-JYSR010-D

Site Bexhill Irvine Unit Town Bexhill on Sea Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 27/01/2026 23:59

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.

We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.

Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.

Job overview

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 sub‑way out 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.

Working for our organisation

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.

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Person specification

Qualifications

• Care Certificate
• 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

• Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
• Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS

Knowledge/Skills

• 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

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. തമ്മ<刀

Our vision is to be:

• The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex.

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• Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services.

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• Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority.
• Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients’ experiences.
• Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are:

• Safe
• Effective
• Caring
• Responsive and
• Well led

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

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