Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Department
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 272-7307107
- Employer
- Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bassetlaw Hospital
- Town
- Worksop
- Salary
- £24,937 - £26,598 Pro Rata Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 03/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Clinical Support Worker - ED (Bassetlaw)
Band 3
Job overview
This opportunity is exclusively for NHSP staff currently working at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH). Applications from individuals who are not NHSP staff at DBTH will be withdrawn
An exciting opportunity has arisen for caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers in our Emergency Department at Bassetlaw Hospital. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate individuals who are committed to caring and supporting patients presenting with emergencies.
You will work within the emergency team, providing support and assistance to the Nursing and Medical staff, in the assessment and treatment of patients requiring emergency intervention/treatment.
As a Clinical Support Worker within the Emergency Department, you will be a valued member of the team, providing high quality care to patients, in a professional, compassionate and competent manner. You will be able to contribute ideas and support clinical initiatives in order to provide evidence based patient care.
The Emergency Department is forward thinking and has a supported learning environment so that you will be able to build on your existing skills for your future career and development.
We as a Trust hold the core trust values ‘We Care’ at the centre of all we do. We are always striving to continually improve and believe listening to our patients is the only way to improve our care and services.
If you feel this role is for you, we look forward to receiving your application.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Support worker, you will provide support and assistance to nursing and medical staff, in the assessment and treatment of patients requiring emergency intervention/treatment. The role requires that you are competent in performing clinical skills, including, venepuncture, recording an ECG, and cannulation and are willing to undertake further training in other skills essential to the emergency department.
It is also essential to support patients with fundamental aspects of care such as basic hygiene needs, toileting, mobilising and nutritional needs. Demonstrating at all times respect for privacy and dignity.
The role of the clinical support worker will require excellent communication and organisational skills, to provide a flexible, efficient and effective service. Demonstrating a professional manner and empathy when dealing with patients and their families
Working for our organisation
DBTH is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:
• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.
Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute hospital environment
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in an Emergency care setting.
Qualifications / Training
Essential criteria
- Minimum of Level 2 Intermediate Healthcare Support worker apprenticeship (or equivalent)
- Care Certificate
- Certified competencies to undertake Vital Signs, Blood glucose monitoring, Venepuncture, ECG recording.
- Certified competence in Plastering (or willing to complete)
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 Advanced senior health care support worker apprenticeship.
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential criteria
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
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
- Mandy Lyle
- Job title
- ED Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01909 572056
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