Clinical Support Worker - Mental Health Team

NHS

  • Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • £24,937-26,598 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
*** Previous applicants need not apply ***The Clinical Support Worker will work under the supervision of the Specialist Registered Nurse for Mental Health (RMN) to provided enhanced care for patients with mental health needs or cognitive impairment.Please note, if you are invited to interview you must provide evidence of your GCSE Maths & English.Main duties of the jobSupporting patients with cognitive impairment or mental health needs whilst in hospitalProviding enhanced care observationsWorking collaboratively with the acute health care teams to ensure patients needs are metAbout usA 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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number374-LVB1401-IJob locationsEastbourne District General HospitalKing's DriveEastbourneBN21 2UDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description attached.If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
  • Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
  • 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
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme
Desirable
  • Relevant experience working in the NHS
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • GCSE English and Maths grade C or 4 or Functional skills for English/Maths
  • Care Certificate (or willing to work towards)
Desirable
  • 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
ExperienceEssential
  • Relevant experience of working in Health or Social Care Environment delivering personal care or health care experience gained through an education programme
Desirable
  • Relevant experience working in the NHS

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