Job summary
- Main area
- Oncology/chemotherapy
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (6-Day Service; Covering Monday-Saturday. Working at least x1 Saturday every 4 weeks.)
- Job ref
- 374-LL0277
- Employer
- East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Conquest Hospital
- Town
- Hastings
- Salary
- £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Support Worker - Judy Beard Day Unit
NHS AfC: Band 3
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area.
We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex.
Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services.
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced, full-time Clinical Support Worker to join our Outpatient Oncology/Haematology team at the Judy Beard Day Unit, Conquest Hospital. The unit comprises 17 treatment chairs and provides assessment and treatment for patients receiving Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) and supportive care.
We are a small, friendly team dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care.
The successful candidate will have experience in a health or social care setting. It is desirable to have at least six months’ NHS experience within the last two years and to hold a Care Certificate. An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent Level 3 qualification, is also required.
Main duties of the job
The role involves working four shifts over a six-day period, between 08:00 and 18:00, covering Monday to Saturday.
You will support trained SACT nurses to facilitate safe and efficient service delivery, including undertaking Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT) procedures.
We offer a supportive working environment with mentorship, clinical supervision, and a strong commitment to staff development. Teamworking is central to the unit, empowering staff to make a meaningful difference to patient care.
Working for our organisation
We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and to be a great place to work.
We deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care to approximately half a million people living in or visiting East Sussex. As one of the largest organisations in the area, we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our services are delivered by over 7,000 staff across acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals (Bexhill, Rye, and Uckfield), more than 100 community sites, and patients’ homes.
In 2020, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated the Trust as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for caring and effective services. Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’, and Eastbourne District General Hospital is rated ‘Good’.
In the same year, we launched our ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme—a once-in-a-generation investment to repair, redevelop, and expand our hospitals, transforming the care environment for future generations.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the role and person specification.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- Satisfactory General Education
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
- Care Certificate
- Demonstrable ability to acquire skills appropriate to provide Scope of Practice that is commensurate to clinical area
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of additional Level 3 Vocational Training outside of main award. For example: standalone NVQ Level 3 Units; Specialist Training. For example: Dementia Care; Wound Care
- Acceptable evidence of experience and competence in skills required for specific clinical area
Experience
Essential criteria
- 12 months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment
Desirable criteria
- Six months (within the last two years) of experience of working in NHS
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to work under instruction from a Registered Practitioner without direct support and supervision
- Good IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to provide written reports following care giving episode/event and support more junior colleagues in producing such reports
Desirable criteria
- Central Venous Device Care (PICC/Portacath)
- Venepuncture/Cannulation
- Demonstrable aptitude to use specific equipment relevant to post being applied for
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hannah Davis
- Job title
- Nurse Team Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 131 5075
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