Clinical Support Worker – Seaford Elderly Care Ward - EDGH
The closing date is 11 February 2026
Job summary
Seaford Ward is a 27-bed Elderly Care Ward with four six-bedded bays and three side rooms. We care for patients with multiple medical conditions, complex medication needs, and those requiring specialist support at home or in care settings. Patients may be acutely unwell, have dementia or delirium, mobility difficulties, a history of falls, or general frailty.
We are seeking experienced Clinical Support Workers. Hospital experience is desirable but not essential. Required qualifications include GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4), or Functional Skills, and the Care Certificate and/or NVQ2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Duties include delegated clinical procedures such as cannula removal/insertion, venepuncture, wound assessment, simple dressings, and catheter removal. Training will be provided.
Successful applicants will complete an induction with all statutory and mandatory training. You should be motivated, committed to high standards of patient care, and eager to develop professionally. Strong communication skills, initiative, and teamwork are essential. We offer a supportive environment with mentorship, clinical supervision, and opportunities for development, enabling staff to make a real difference to patients.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to provide delegated clinical procedures such as insertion/removal of cannula, venepuncture, wound assessment and simple dressings, removal of urinary catheter, training will be provided
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.
Details
Date posted
28 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LVB0225-A
Job locations
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne DGH
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
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