Clinical Support Worker in Ipswich, Suffolk inIpswich, Suffolk PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust rec3UoZlpJf
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As a Clinical Support Worker with Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust in Ipswich (IP1), you will work 30 hours per week in the MSNAP‑accredited Memory Assessment Service (Band 3, £24,937–£26,598 pro rata). This nurse‑led, multidisciplinary service includes nurses, occupational therapists, psychiatrists and clinical psychologists; your role blends practical and emotional support for people and their families, clinical observations (blood pressure, pulse and general checks after medication), functional assessments and joint visits with clinicians. You will maintain clinical notes and correspondence on the EPR, support patients to attend CT head scans, deliver post‑diagnostic visits, help facilitate carers’ forums and Living Well with Dementia groups, and liaise closely with other health professionals and third‑sector services. Travel across Suffolk is required.
This permanent, part‑time post is ideal for experienced carers and women seeking a compassionate, learning-focused workplace with room to develop: the team values supervision, training and collaborative working and is actively involved in an exciting rebrand and older‑persons service transformation. You must hold or be ready to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks and have NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) plus previous care‑sector experience; a DBS check is required. The Trust offers ongoing development, a friendly MDT culture and the quality‑of‑life benefits of Suffolk’s coast and Broads. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert or find out more via jobsincare.com.
This permanent, part‑time post is ideal for experienced carers and women seeking a compassionate, learning-focused workplace with room to develop: the team values supervision, training and collaborative working and is actively involved in an exciting rebrand and older‑persons service transformation. You must hold or be ready to complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks and have NVQ Level 2/3 (or equivalent) plus previous care‑sector experience; a DBS check is required. The Trust offers ongoing development, a friendly MDT culture and the quality‑of‑life benefits of Suffolk’s coast and Broads. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert or find out more via jobsincare.com.
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To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
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