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Clinical Support Worker
Grade
Level 3
Contract
Bank
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Other
Flexible
Job ref
374-TWS-CSW-A
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eastbourne, Hastings and Bexhill
Town
East Sussex
Salary
£13 £13 per hour + WTD
Salary period
Hourly
Closing
04/11/2025 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Clinical Support Worker - Bank

Level 3

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to over 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 £650 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.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. Conquest Hospital 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. Our centre for trauma services and obstetrics is at Conquest Hospital, while our centre for urology and stroke services is at Eastbourne DGH. At Bexhill Hospital we offer a range of outpatient, day surgery, rehabilitation and intermediate care services. At Rye, Winchelsea and District Memorial Hospital we offer outpatients, rehabilitation and intermediate services. At Uckfield Community Hospital we provide day surgery and outpatient care.

In the community, we deliver services that focus on people with long term conditions living well outside hospital, through our integrated locality teams working with district and community nursing teams. Community members of staff also provide care to patients in their homes and from a number of clinics, health centres and GP surgeries.

Job overview

Applicants need to have a minimum of 2 year experience in healthcare with excellent  interpersonal and communication skills, a commitment to deliver high standards of care to patients and to treat all with dignity and respect. 

We can offer you:- 

The ability to browse and book your shifts via our online rostering system 

Last minute shift availability  

Long  days, early and lates are available at the Conquest Hospital, Hastings, Eastbourne District General Hospital, Rye Memorial and Bexhill Hospital.  Night shifts may also become available.

 A range of specialities across our adult inpatient wards

Flexibility to work hours that suit you 

Full induction 

Access to the NHS pension scheme 

Access to NHS staff benefit and discount schemes.           

We require you to be able to offer us regular shifts and to commit to the induction within 3 months of job offer.

Previous applicants need not apply

If you do not receive an interview invite within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been  unsuccessful. 

 

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker (Level 3) is a member of the care team who provides nursing care and interventions to a delegated patient caseload, assisting the Registered Nurse/Practitioners to deliver high quality and effective care. 

Duties will be dependent upon clinical area of work and if it is a hospital or community role and additional training undertaken but may include:

·       Personal care or chaperone duties

·       Supporting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing and meals

·       Records patient information

·       A range of delegated clinical care duties including dressings, medication administration

·       Undertakes and records patients’ vital signs

·       Escalate any concerns in observation or change in patient’s condition

·       Enhanced observations

·       Patient escort 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 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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

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

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
  • Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
  • 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

Essential criteria
  • Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme
Desirable criteria
  • Relevant experience working in the NHS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkSilver Award 2024 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Laura Ransom
Job title
Temporary Workforce Service Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01323 414 959
Additional information

Temporary Workforce Services on 01323 414 959

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