James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Job summary

It is an exciting time to become part of our dynamic team as SDEC and AMU are developed, where acute medical patients are assessed, treated, discharged or admitted in a fast paced and proactive way to ensure patients receive a safe and efficient journey.

We are proud to offer our patients this excellent service. You will need to have the ability to multi-task, be pro-active and have an enthusiasm for a developing service. You will be dynamic and efficient in briefly assessing patients with varying needs through their journey across the emergency floor.

You will be part of the team that works fluidly across the emergency floor - SDEC and AMU.

Main duties of the job

First contact with emergency patients.

Carrying out a range of clinical duties, including ECG's, cannulas and blood taking, observations, brief assessments (within your scope of practice) and dressings.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7463917

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent level of qualifications in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a clinical environment within the last 3 years

Desirable

  • Experience in an emergency setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the role
  • Additional skills e.g. Phlebotomy Cannulation, Taking Vital Signs, ECG
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent level of qualifications in English and Mathematics

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a clinical environment within the last 3 years

Desirable

  • Experience in an emergency setting

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm for and an understanding of the role
  • Additional skills e.g. Phlebotomy Cannulation, Taking Vital Signs, 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.

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead SDEC Nurse Practitioner

Karen Foden

karen.foden@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453115

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7463917

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA


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