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Clinical Support Worker (Band 2) (Various Wards)

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Victoria Road, Macclesfield, SK10 3BLView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 October 2026

8 days left

Job description

East Cheshire NHS Trust is looking to appoint enthusiastic, self-motivated and compassionate people to join our team of Clinical Support Workers. We a...

  • Flexible working opportunities with various shifts including early (0730-2030, 2000-0800)
  • Upon commencement, you will be provided with clinical training and supported to complete the Care Certificate within the first three months of employment
  • Annual Leave of 28 days plus bank holidays (increasing upon 5 and 10 years' service)
  • Optional enrolment into the NHS Pension scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing support including access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Career progression opportunities including apprenticeships
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including car lease and cycle to work
  • Recognition for your hard work through our employee and team of the month programme
  • Access to thousands of money saving offers via NHS discounts

  • Providing patients with food and drink and assisting where needed
  • Escorting and assisting patients in visiting the toilet, washing and getting dressed
  • Supporting wound and skin management
  • Recording and documenting patient observations e.g. temperature
  • Recognising signs of deterioration and progression through observation and conversation and escalating any such matters promptly.
  • Liaising with doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, porters and social workers
  • Supporting the routine of the ward including responding to visitor and patient need

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

This role does not meet the UK Immigration Policy eligibility criteria and therefore we are unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

We look forward to receiving your application.

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of general education
  • Care Certificate or working towards, this must be completed within first 3 months of employment
  • Pass in GSCE's in Maths and English (4/C or above) or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 2 in direct care/customer services or equivalent experience

Desirable: - Successful completion of the Be AWARE to care course (or equivalent)

Essential: - Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.

Essential

  • Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care
  • Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; especially with people with varying levels of understanding
  • Demonstrates good literacy and written skills
  • Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate
  • Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
  • Basic IT skills e.g use of e-mails

Essential: - Experience of working in a fast-paced environment; - Experience of time management

Desirable: - Previous experience within healthcare / care setting; - Competence in the recording of clinical sign observations

Specific Job Requirement

Essential: - Team player; - Self-motivated; - Willing to learn new skills; - Caring and compassionate attitude; - Reliable and trustworthy

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

24 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

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East Cheshire NHS Trust

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