Trainee Clinical Support Worker | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 14 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 13 September 2025 |
| Location: | Eastbourne, BN21 2UD |
| Company: | ESHT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7420207/374-TCSW0825 |
Summary
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? We are offering an exciting opportunity to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust as a Trainee Clinical Support Worker – Higher Level. This role is designed to support your development into a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker within 6 months, following successful completion of training and competency assessments.
You will be part of a supportive team, working under the supervision of registered professionals to deliver high-quality care to patients in hospital or community settings.
• Provide personal care including bathing, toileting, dressing, and feeding
• Record patient observations including vital signs and escalate concerns
• Support clinical procedures such as wound care, venepuncture, and catheter removal (after training)
• Assist with medication administration and oxygen therapy (after training)
• Escort patients and support enhanced observations
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient dignity and confidentiality
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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These vacancies are open to individuals who:
• Have never worked in Healthcare but are interested in a change of career,
• Have a genuine desire to work in a healthcare setting,
• Have previous work experience and can demonstrate transferable skills,
• Are able to commit to a full week of induction training at the start of employment,
• Are able to work flexibly across a range of shifts (days, nights and weekends) to meet the needs of our services,
• Are capable of successfully completing the mandatory Care Certificate training,
• Hold GSCE Maths and English grade C/4 or above (or a comparable international qualification) Or is capable of successfully completing Level 2 functional skills within 6 months.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025
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