Clinical Support Worker (Sponsorship Available) at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Job Summary

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for new challenges and opportunities.

The Emergency Departments are extremely busy; you’ll be exposed to caring for different groups of patients in Majors, Minors, Resus, Triage, and Pediatrics and in the Clinical Decision Unit. The Trust prides itself on having an integrated friendly and welcoming team.

The Trust is 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 the 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.

Job Details

• Employer: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

• Job Title: Clinical Support Worker

• Location: United Kingdom

• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year

• Job Type: Full-time

• Closing Date: 11 November 2026

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.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and is 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.

The 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.

About East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

A wide range of staff benefits are available to staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to the 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 the 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

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust values the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are widely available, the Trust strongly discourages applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with the Trust. The Trust believes that an application should reflect the applicant’s true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through their own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for an application may not accurately represent the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between their qualifications and the Trust’s assessment of their application.

Applicants are encouraged to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, they allow the Trust to better understand their true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of their application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish the chance of success.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

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

• Care Certificate (or willing to work towards).

Desirable

• 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

– Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme.

Desirable

– Relevant experience working in the NHS.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

• 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.

• Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to/for patients and carers.

• A clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role.

• Able to maintain information confidentially.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role.

• Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

How to Apply

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