Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Dept - Conquest Hospital

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Dept - Conquest Hospital

The closing date is 31 October 2026

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Job summary

We are keen to attract Clinical Support Workers who are looking for new challenges and opportunities. Our 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. We pride ourselves on having an integrated friendly and welcoming 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.

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. 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.

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 us

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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Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-NDCG0326-E

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

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 us.

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 us.

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

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Nursing

Ross Williams

[email protected]

07422078408

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

374-NDCG0326-E

Job locations

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

St Leonards on Sea

TN37 7RD

United Kingdom

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