Trainee Clinical Support Worker
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2025 23:59
Vacancy status: Open
Accepting applications until: 28-Aug-2025 23:59
Key details
Location
- Gwefan
- Eastbourne DGH
- Tref
- Eastbourne
- Cod post
- BN21 2UD
- Major / Minor Region
- East Sussex
Contract type & working pattern
- Contract
- Permanent
- Oriau
- Full time
- Part time
Salary
- Cyflog
- £24,465 Per annum, pro rata
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yearly
Specialty
- Prif leoliad
- Clinical Support Worker
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 £568 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.
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.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Trainee Clinical Support Worker – Higher Level. This role is designed to support your development into a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker within 6 months, following successful completion of training and competency assessments.
You will be part of a supportive team, working under the supervision of registered professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in hospital or community settings.
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- Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding
- Record patient observations including vital signs and escalate concerns
- Support clinical procedures such as wound care, venepuncture, and catheter removal (after training)
- Assist with medication administration and oxygen therapy (after training)
- Escort patients and support enhanced observations
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient dignity and confidentiality
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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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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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
These vacancies are open to individuals who:
- Have never worked in Healthcare but are interested in a change of career,
- Have a genuine desire to work in a healthcare setting,
- Have previous work experience and can demonstrate transferable skills,
- Are able to commit to a full week of induction training at the start of employment,
- Are able to work flexibly across a range of shifts (days, nights and weekends) to meet the needs of our services,
- Are capable of successfully completing the mandatory Care Certificate training,
- Hold GSCE Maths and English grade C/4 or above (or a comparable international qualification) Or is capable of successfully completing Level 2 functional skills within 6 months.
Applicant requirements
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Basic English and Maths skills or currently/willing to work towards formal English/Maths qualification
Meini prawf dymunol
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
- 5 GCSE grade 4 or C and above or equivalent
- Training or education relevant to health and social care
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Interest in a career working in healthcare, relevant work experience
Meini prawf dymunol
- Relevant experience working in Health and Social Care environment
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to demonstrate Care and Compassion and Commitment to care
- A clear desire to work in a care environment and understanding of role
Meini prawf dymunol
- Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
Further details / informal visits contact
- Enw
- Recruitment
- Teitl y swydd
- Recruitment
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
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