Job summary
*** 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.
Main duties of the job
Supporting 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 met
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrollment 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please 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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
Additional information
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
King’s Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
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