Clinical Support Worker- Eastbourne | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 26 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,071 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2024 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 3UU |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6676774/374-CF3132-A |
Summary
An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workersto work in the community. The post holder will support the District Nurse in delivering an efficient and high quality nursing service using evidence based practice to a wide range of patients within the locality.
We are looking to recruit Clinical Support Workers to work in the Eastbourne locality who have a Care Certificate (NVQ or equivalent would be an advantage), excellent team working and communication skills and the desire to share knowledge and work within an inter-professional framework.
You will be required to work flexibly which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays.
This is a community post and therefore you must be able to travel throughout the locality, in a timely manner, carrying equipment/staff with you. You must have access to a car and hold a current driving license. You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their ongoing professional development.
The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.
East Sussex Health Care are committed to providing a high-quality, safe and sustainable service which is fit for the future and able to reflect changing patient needs within our local community.
Service reconfiguration and additional investment has enabled
• The development of new roles with extended skills and scope of practice
• Development of a seven-day service
• Enhanced career progression opportunities
Community care in East Sussex is now based around Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. These provide integrated multi-disciplinary services, supporting individualised patient care and the needs of the local population
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.
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Oct 2024
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