Clinical Support Worker – MacDonald Ward - Conquest Hospital

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in England seeks a Clinical Support Worker for the MacDonald Ward at Conquest Hospital. This full-time position involves caring for frailty patients, performing delegated clinical procedures, and supporting a dynamic healthcare team. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and a Care Certificate. The role offers a salary range of £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, alongside NHS benefits such as development opportunities and access to psychological support. Apply to join a supportive team.

Benefits

Staff development

NHS pension scheme

Access to onsite nursery

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or equivalent.
• Relevant experience working in Health or Social Care Environment.
• Evidence of mandatory training skills including Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provide delegated clinical procedures like removal of cannula.
• Undertake physiological observations and escort patients.
• Document all interventions accurately.

Skills

Personal care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4

Care Certificate

5 GCSEs grade 4 or C and above

Education to NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Support Worker – MacDonald Ward - Conquest Hospital

NHS AfC: Band 3

Main area Band 3-Clinical Support Worker – MacDonald Ward - Conquest Hospital Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent: Internal Rotation Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal Rotation) Job ref 374-JY1434-D

Site Conquest Hospital Town St Leonards on Sea Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/01/2026 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

MacDonald Ward is an acute 28 bedded Complex Care Frailty ward caring for elderly patients. The team is both 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.

You will care for frailty patients where staff can learn specialty care for those who may have multiple medical conditions, are on multiple medications and often require specialist support at home or in their care homes. Staff will also support patients who are acutely unwell, may also have poor recognition (dementia & delirium), difficulty in walking, falls and frailty.

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 qualification. Your role will be to 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. You will also be responsible for booking Hospital transport to take patients home.

Main duties of the job

The role will be to 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. You will also be responsible for booking Hospital transport to take patients home.

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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact – Vicky Curtis-Bird- Matron – MacDonald Ward Tel: [phone] (ext 734956 )

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

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

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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