An opportunity has arisen for suitably qualified Clinical Support Workers to 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.
Main duties of the job
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 is 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.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
* Care Certificate
* 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
* Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care
* Relevant experience working in the NHS
Skills/Knowledge
* 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
* Evidence of development of knowledge and skills relevant to role
* Training and competence in clinical tasks relevant to role i.e. Cannulation, wound care, ECG
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.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata
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