East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join the team at the Irvine Unit in Bexhill. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with a passion for delivering high-quality personal care within a supportive healthcare setting. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is available for eligible candidates.
The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 6 months’ recent experience in a health or social care environment, specifically providing personal care. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2, along with a Care Certificate.
This role is suited to individuals with excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and a genuine commitment to patient-centred care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Support Worker will play a vital role in supporting patients’ health, dignity, and independence.
Join a highly respected NHS Trust that values professional development and compassionate care. Apply now to begin or grow your healthcare career with East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
About the Trust
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of safe, compassionate, and high-quality hospital and community care for over half a million people across East Sussex. As the only integrated provider of acute and community services in Sussex, the Trust operates two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, alongside community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield, and over 100 community sites.
With a workforce of over 8,000 staff and an annual income of £650 million, the Trust was rated ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission in 2020, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for being Caring and Effective. It plays a key role within the Sussex Health and Care Integrated Care System (ICS), delivering services both in hospitals and directly in patients’ homes.
Position: Clinical Support Worker
Salary: £24,625 – £25,674 a year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Bexhill on Sea
About the Role:
An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to work at Bexhill Irvine Unit. A minimum of GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths and NVQ2 in health and social care or the equivalent experience is essential.
The ESHT Rehabilitation strategy is focused on improving the quality and performance of our acute and community services to deliver high quality rehabilitation across East Sussex. This is a dynamic and changing environment, and the strategy is working to support our staff, teams and the organisation as a whole to make meaningful changes that bring about improvements in rehabilitation for the benefit of our population living in East Sussex.
We pride ourselves on having a friendly and welcoming team – both Nursing and Therapy – you need never feel alone and you will get the support that you need. No week will ever feel the same again!
Main duties of the job
- As a vital member of the care team, you will support Registered Practitioners in the delivery of routine patient care. You will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
- You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays
- The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.
Person Specifications
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
- Care Certificate
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
- Minimum 6 Months current experience in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Desirable
- Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate a clear desire to work in NHS and a clear understanding of the role of a HCA
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner with direct supervision and support
Benefits
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.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
To apply for this role, please visit the NHS WEBSITE
Application Deadline
June 12, 2025