Clinical Support Worker - Glynde Ward - EDGH

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in East Sussex is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for Glynde Ward at Eastbourne. The role involves providing essential patient care, executing clinical procedures, and contributing to a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, experience in health or social care, and the ability to handle clinical tasks. Competitive salary between £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, with a commitment to professional development and team support.

Benefits

Access to onsite nurseries

Staff restaurants

Parking available from £50 a year

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Health or Social Care environment delivering personal care.
• Training and competence in clinical tasks such as cannulation and wound care.
• Ability to document care episodes in digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula.
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
• Complete mandatory training and contribute to patient care standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Ability to undertake vital observations

Digital skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Care Certificate

Education to NVQ level 3

Tools

Physiological recording equipment

Job description

Clinical Support Worker - Glynde Ward - EDGH

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Clinical Support Worker - Glynde Ward - EDGH Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Internal Rotation Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 374-LL0148-A

Site EDGH Town Eastbourne Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 20/01/2026 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

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.

We are looking for experienced Clinical Support Workers, 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 two in health and social care or the equivalent role. Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Induction course, which will include all the Trust statutory/Mandatory training to join our team inviting them to share their knowledge and experience with the ward; you will need to be well motivated and committed to high standards of patient care and personal professional development.

You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patient.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to work as part of a team, use your own initiative with effective interpersonal and communication skills, contributing fully as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Your role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided

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 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.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
• 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

• Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
• Relevant experience working in the NHS

Skills

• Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
• Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
• Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
• Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional
• Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
• Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Other

• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role)
• Flexibility in working hours and patterns

Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Our vision is to be:

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

Our mission is to:

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

Our strategic objectives are to:

• 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 are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable.

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

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

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Application numbers

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