East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Band 3 CSW Firle pre-assessment

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fabulous team in Firle pre-assessment unit.

Are you a kind, compassionate individual who put the patients at the centre of everything you do? Are you organised? Are you accurate at recording patient information? Are you great at phlebotomy? Are you good at communicating abnormalities to your registered colleagues? Are you able to work in a busy department? Are you great at communicating within a team but able to also work independently? Are you happy to be flexible in your work and support colleagues?

There is a lot more to this important role than the above but if this sounds like you and you feel you would like to work with us please do apply for this role.

Main duties of the job

Undertaking all of the necessary observations and blood tests requested by the registered nurses.

Accurately recording all data collected in the patient pathways.

Escalating any abnormalities identified to registered colleagues.

Maintaining clean, tidy, and well stocked areas within the department.

Being flexible in role and working with colleagues to make sure the department runs smoothly.

The above is not exhaustive so please carefully read the job description provided.

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 £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SRLL0111

Job locations

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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 / Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
  • Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)

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

  • Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme

Desirable

  • Relevant experience working in the NHS

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
  • Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
  • Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
  • Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional

Desirable

  • Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
  • Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Other

Essential

  • Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community role)
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
  • Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)

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

  • Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme

Desirable

  • Relevant experience working in the NHS

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Professional without direct supervision and support
  • Digital Skills, use of systems and ability to use physiological recording equipment and record findings
  • Good communication skills and ability to document care episode or event on digital systems or written
  • Ability to undertake vital observations and recognise any concerns that require escalation to a registered professional

Desirable

  • Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
  • Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role ie. Cannulation, wound care, ECG

Other

Essential

  • Able to manage the physical and emotional demands of the role, including moving and handling of patients, able to concentrate to provide clinical care
  • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (for domiciliary community 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.

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. 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.

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. 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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron Firle pre-assessment unit.

Helen Davies

helen.davies128@nhs.net

03001514500

Details

Date posted

22 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-SRLL0111

Job locations

Eastbourne

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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