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Clinical Support Assistant

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Gorleston, NR31 6LAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

23 October 2026

4 days left

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and conscientious Clinical Support Assistant (CSA) to join the Site CSA Team. The...

The Clinical Support Assistant will provide a Trust-wide clinical support service, undertaking a range of clinical procedures to support patient care and the effective delivery of services across the Trust.

  • Undertaking venepuncture, cannulation, and ECG procedures across inpatient wards and clinical departments.
  • Providing support and cover within the Phlebotomy Clinic, ensuring timely blood sample collection and maintaining a high-quality service for patients.
  • Responding to requests from clinical teams in a timely and professional manner.
  • Accurately recording procedures and maintaining patient records in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
  • Ensuring blood samples are correctly labelled, handled, and transported in accordance with Trust procedures.
  • Maintaining clinical competencies and adhering to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and safeguarding requirements.
  • Providing reassurance and support to patients throughout procedures, promoting a positive patient experience.
  • Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, and allied health professional teams across the Trust.
  • Maintaining equipment and reporting any faults or issues appropriately.

The successful candidate will be expected to work independently, prioritise their workload effectively, and demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of the service in a fast-paced environment.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

No previous experience required as full traiing is given.

At James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to delivering outstanding care for our patients and creating a supportive, inclusive environment for our staff.

We recognise that our staff are our greatest asset and are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, professional development, and career progression. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, enabling colleagues to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

As part of our team, you will work alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues who are committed to providing high-quality care to the communities we serve. We value teamwork, respect, compassion, and continuous improvement, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

  • Access to the NHS Pension Scheme.
  • Generous annual leave entitlement.
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities.
  • Health and wellbeing support services.
  • Flexible working opportunities where service needs allow.
  • Staff discounts through national and local NHS schemes.
  • Employee assistance and occupational health services.

Join us and become part of an organisation that is focused on delivering excellent patient care while supporting staff to thrive both professionally and personally.

Education

Essential: - Five GCSEs or Equivalent including Maths and English.; - Demonstrates willingness to undertake further education.

Communicaton

Essential: - Demonstrates good written communication; - Demonstrates good verbal communicaiton

Personal attributes

Essential: - Enthusiastic, reliable, and professional approach to work and willing to undertake training.

Desirable: - Demonstrates Trust values and behaviour

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

9 October 2026

Last checked

9 October 2026

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About the employer

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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