Job overview

We are excited to invite experienced Clinical Support Worker with a passion for child development to join our forward‑thinking and supportive Child Development Service.

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Clinical Support Worker. You will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential clinical and administrative support within a clinic setting and contributing to a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for children, young people, and their families. The role is cross site working.

This role offers a supportive and inclusive team culture, regular 1.2.1s and in house training sessions, along with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on lives and outcomes of the children and families we serve.

Main duties of the job

• Support the smooth operation of clinics, ensuring a well-organised and patient-focused environment
• Welcome, engage, and interact with children and families, providing reassurance and support.
• Ensure clinic rooms are prepared, stocked, and ready for use.
• Assist clinicians with observation and supervision of children where appropriate.
• Support with basic clinical observations, record keeping and administrative tasks.
• Help maintain efficient patient flow in a busy clinic setting.
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting children with complex and additional needs
• Caring, approachable, and child-focused.
• Confident communicating with children, families and professionals.
• A team player who is organised, proactive, and adaptable.
• Able to work effectively in a busy and sometimes demanding environment.

Experience working with children or within a healthcare or care setting is essential.

If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy working with children and families, and want to be part of a service committed to improving outcomes for children with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Working for our organisation

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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