Job summary
We are looking to for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker to join our team. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
Cookson Attenborough Ward is a busy elective Orthopaedic Ward. Looking for someone to join our friendly and supportive team to work along side trained nurses, to provide a high standard of pre and post operative care.
We will provide a supportive atmosphere and clinical supervision and encourage professional development. Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
Main duties of the job
To support the Matron and Sisters/charge nurses in maintaining an efficient and effective service. Delivering safe patient care within an environment that promotes a responsive approach to changing healthcare needs.
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 £30 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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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
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification
- Satisfactory General Education and Evidence of additional training relevant to role
Desirable
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Desirable
- Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide basic written reports following care giving episode/event
- Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 2 Qualification
- Satisfactory General Education and Evidence of additional training relevant to role
Desirable
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
Experience
Essential
- 6 Months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Desirable
- Three months (within the last two years) experience of working in NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide basic written reports following care giving episode/event
- Ability to use basic physiological recording equipment and accurately record findings
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).
