Clinical Support Worker-Higher Level - Eastbourne DGH | East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Are you an experienced Clinical Support Worker ready for your next challenge? Do you want to be part of a dedicated team where your skills are recognised, valued, and developed?

At East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, we’re looking for confident, compassionate, and motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our acute care teams and make a real difference every day.

Bring Your Experience — Make an Impact

In this role, you’ll use your existing clinical skills and knowledge to provide high‑quality, patient‑centred care in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll play a vital part in supporting nurses and clinical teams, helping to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care when it matters most.

Grow, Develop, Progress

This is your opportunity to build on your experience and continue developing professionally. As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker (Higher Level), you’ll be encouraged to expand your skills, take on greater responsibility, and contribute to continuous improvement within the Trust.

We are committed to supporting your career progression and helping you reach your full potential within the NHS.

• · 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.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

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.

These vacancies are open to individuals who

· Have previous experience working in a healthcare setting, ideally in a Clinical Support Worker or similar role within the NHS or equivalent environment,

· Have a genuine passion for delivering high‑quality patient care and making a difference,

· Can demonstrate relevant clinical skills, knowledge, and experience in supporting patients within acute or similar care settings,

· 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,

· Hold GCSE Maths and English grade C/4 or above (or a comparable international qualification). International applicants will be required to provide a UK ENIC Statement of comparabilityStatement of Comparability | UK ENIC

· Meet the educational and competency requirements for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker

This advert closes on Sunday 24 May 2026

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