Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

ECT Support Worker

The closing date is 06 November 2025

Job summary

We are building a new hospital in Bexhill to replace our inpatient services at the Department of Psychiatry. This means that, if you are successful in your application, you will be transferred to the new facilities when it opens in 2026.

The ECT Department are looking for a committed Band 3 Clinical Support Worker to work as part of the ECT Department. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver a program of care for patients within the Department; working with a dedicated team of professionals that provide the highest standards of care and support to people with acute mental health needs.

The Department is looking for a compassionate and person- centred experienced Healthcare support worker with an ability to work in a flexible manner to meet the demands and needs of the service.

The successful applicant would be expected to manage episodes of care, working as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, reporting patients' condition to qualified staff whilst providing a safe and welcoming environment for patients, carers and visitors.

Main duties of the job

This post will be based in the ECT Department. You will be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team undertaking monitoring, documentation and care of our patients receiving ECT treatment at the ECT Clinic.

Successful candidates will have strong communication and people skills, a non-judgmental approach and above all a real caring attitude and be prepared to make a difference.

You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to establish and deliver personal care to patients in the ECT Department providing factual information to patients, offering reassurance, tact and empathy

About us

This post will be in the ECT Department which works on a Tuesday and Friday from 07.30 - 15.30. There may be occasions when sessions may exceed regular hours Applicants have the options to sign up for a corresponding bank position to facilitate extra hours worked.

In return for your skills and expertise we can offer you continued training and development, variety and a rewarding challenge and the opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive team

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

354-AE-21219

Job locations

DOP - Eastbourne. Combe Valley Hospital in 2026

Mountview Street

Easbourne

BN21 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be able to deliver a high standard nursing care using excellent communication and relationship skills supporting patients with mental health needs.

You will support the ECT Lead Nurse in the clinical management ofthe patients nursing care. You will be actively engaging, observing, reporting and recording changes in the patients physical, mental health and behaviour.

You will undertake a range of routine job procedures that will require some training but knowledge of personal and social care is required. You must have NVQ 2 training or equivalent experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must be able to deliver a high standard nursing care using excellent communication and relationship skills supporting patients with mental health needs.

You will undertake a range of routine job procedures that will require some training but knowledge of personal and social care is required. You must have NVQ 2 training or equivalent experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc.
An understanding of confidentiality

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good general education
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience of working with mental health needs in a paid or voluntary capacity
Experience of working collaboratively i.e. with colleagues, wider teams, service users etc.
An understanding of confidentiality

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.