Job summary
The Clinical Support Worker is a member of the care team who will support Registered Practitioner in the delivery of routine patient care. The Clinical Support Worker will undertake a broad range of care activities under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
The Clinical Support Worker will also work closely and under supervision of Associate Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) is a member of the care team who provides:
Personal care or chaperone duties
Supporting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing and meals
Records patient information
A range of delegated clinical care duties
Undertakes and records patients' vital signs
Escalate any concerns in observation or change in patient's condition
Support and supervision of Band 2 clinical support workers
Enhanced observations
Patient escort role
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.
In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.
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
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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Desirable
- Relevant experience working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
Desirable
- Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
- Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
Desirable
- Relevant experience working in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
Desirable
- Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
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.
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.
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).
