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
Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity is available for an
Experience
d Community Clinical Support Worker to join our MSNAP Accredited Memory Assessment Service working 30 hours per week.The Memory Assessment Service East (CMAS) is nurse-led with a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working to ensure that users of the service receive high quality, compassionate care throughout their memory assessment process.You will work within a full MDT which includes nurses, OTs, support workers, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychology, and which is well supported by admin.The service is proud of being dynamic, responsive and proactive to the changing needs of the local population and its service users.The team is currently embracing the opportunity to be part of a rebrand and Older Persons transformation of these services over the next few months making this a fantastic time to be part of the development of this ambitious new plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a service with a positive team culture, focused on learning, developing, improving and supporting each other as well as our service users.Support workers provide practical and emotional support to patients and their families at different stages throughout their journey through the memory service. They help with day-to-day care, well-being, and activities to promote independence and quality of life.Clinical physical observation checks particularly if medication has started (e.g. BP, Pulse, general observations) this is then feedback to the relevant clinicians as needed.Support with assessment process and complete functional assessments where clinically indicated. In addition, will support with joint visits with clinicians where clinically indicated.Undertake various administration tasks such as clinical notes, phone calls and letters using our main EPR System.Working closely and liaising with other Healthcare Professionals and Third Sector services for the benefit of the patient.Will support with attending their CT head Scan appointments if they are unable to attend themselves.Complete post diagnostic support visits. This covers a range of areas such as emotional and practical support and to signpost accordingly.Supporting the facilitation of post-diagnostic groups (Carers Forum, Carers workshop, Living Well with Dementia Group and MCI)You must be able to travel to various locations across Suffolk.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing
Experience
s and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
246-ESU7569645
Job location
sCommunity Memory Assessment Service Mariner House43 Handford Road,Ipswich, SuffolkIP1 2GA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
KnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Qualifications
EssentialCare Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employmentNVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
within the care sectorDesirableMental health
Experience
SkillsEssentialAbility to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.Good verbal and written skills.Good observation and reporting skills.
Experience
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
An exciting opportunity is available for an
Experience
d Community Clinical Support Worker to join our MSNAP Accredited Memory Assessment Service working 30 hours per week.The Memory Assessment Service East (CMAS) is nurse-led with a strong emphasis on multi-disciplinary team working to ensure that users of the service receive high quality, compassionate care throughout their memory assessment process.You will work within a full MDT which includes nurses, OTs, support workers, a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychology, and which is well supported by admin.The service is proud of being dynamic, responsive and proactive to the changing needs of the local population and its service users.The team is currently embracing the opportunity to be part of a rebrand and Older Persons transformation of these services over the next few months making this a fantastic time to be part of the development of this ambitious new plan.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a service with a positive team culture, focused on learning, developing, improving and supporting each other as well as our service users.Support workers provide practical and emotional support to patients and their families at different stages throughout their journey through the memory service. They help with day-to-day care, well-being, and activities to promote independence and quality of life.Clinical physical observation checks particularly if medication has started (e.g. BP, Pulse, general observations) this is then feedback to the relevant clinicians as needed.Support with assessment process and complete functional assessments where clinically indicated. In addition, will support with joint visits with clinicians where clinically indicated.Undertake various administration tasks such as clinical notes, phone calls and letters using our main EPR System.Working closely and liaising with other Healthcare Professionals and Third Sector services for the benefit of the patient.Will support with attending their CT head Scan appointments if they are unable to attend themselves.Complete post diagnostic support visits. This covers a range of areas such as emotional and practical support and to signpost accordingly.Supporting the facilitation of post-diagnostic groups (Carers Forum, Carers workshop, Living Well with Dementia Group and MCI)You must be able to travel to various locations across Suffolk.
About us
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing
Experience
s and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.Why work for us?We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.Why Norfolk and Suffolk?The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year gross per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
246-ESU7569645
Job location
sCommunity Memory Assessment Service Mariner House43 Handford Road,Ipswich, SuffolkIP1 2GA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached our
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more detail on your Key Accountabilities, then if you feel you have what it takes to make a difference in your local communities, click APPLY!
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
KnowledgeEssentialUnderstanding of issues surrounding confidentiality
Qualifications
EssentialCare Certificate - must be achieved within first 12 weeks of employmentNVQ Level 2/3, in Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
within the care sectorDesirableMental health
Experience
SkillsEssentialAbility to work without direct supervision, liaising appropriately with other practitioners in the team.Good verbal and written skills.Good observation and reporting skills.
Experience
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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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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