Clinical Support Worker in Brighton inBrighton PUBLISHED THU 30 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Permanent NHS role with a clear salary band (£24,937–£26,598) — stable, recognised employer.
Hands-on sexual and reproductive healthcare work, contraception, C-Card, IUD/IUS/implant clinics — ideal for women-focused care.
In-house training and competency assessments — gain venepuncture, diagnostic microscopy and clinical skills on the job.
Autonomous clinical duties (venepuncture, microscopy diagnosis) — excellent CV boost for nurses or nursing aspirants.
Hub-and-spoke sites across Brighton and Hove with some evenings/weekends — variety and local flexibility (own car useful).
Chaperone and patient-advocacy role during intimate exams — meaningful, trusted support for female patients.
Clinical Support Worker Job details Posting date: 30 October 2025 Salary: £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year Additional salary information: £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Brighton, BN2 5BE Company: NHS Jobs Job type: Permanent Job reference: C9279-25-2Apply for this job Summary The post holder will be responsible for delivering planned, high quality nursing care that supports the integrated service (the service) aim of providing effective care that encompasses and responds to the sexual health and contraception needs of patients attending the service. The post holder will (after in-house training and successful completion of competency based assessments) provide evidence-based, clinical patient care that supports holistic sexual and reproductive health care of patients attending the service. This will include venepuncture, assisting medical and nursing staff performing intimate genital examinations, specimen collection and delivering contraception care , acting as a chaperone, performing diagnostic microscopy, facilitating asymptomatic patient pathways, recording patient observations (blood pressure, weight, height) and sexual health discussion / health promotion (including C-Card and condom provision. The post holder will be responsible for the preparation of the clinical area and assisting colleagues in the genital biopsy, Horizon, IUD / IUS and implant clinic. The post holder is required to work in an autonomous role when performing venepuncture and diagnostic microscopy and will be required to make clinical diagnosis based upon their microscopy assessment The post holder will work across hub and spoke sites across Brighton and Hove, and is required to work some evenings and weekends. Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Permanent NHS role with a clear salary band (£24,937–£26,598) — stable, recognised employer.
Hands-on sexual and reproductive healthcare work, contraception, C-Card, IUD/IUS/implant clinics — ideal for women-focused care.
In-house training and competency assessments — gain venepuncture, diagnostic microscopy and clinical skills on the job.
Autonomous clinical duties (venepuncture, microscopy diagnosis) — excellent CV boost for nurses or nursing aspirants.
Hub-and-spoke sites across Brighton and Hove with some evenings/weekends — variety and local flexibility (own car useful).
Chaperone and patient-advocacy role during intimate exams — meaningful, trusted support for female patients.
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Permanent NHS role with a clear salary band (£24,937–£26,598) — stable, recognised employer.; Hands-on sexual and reproductive healthcare work: contraception, C-Card, IUD/IUS/implant clinics — ideal for women-focused care.; In-house training and competency assessments — gain venepuncture, diagnostic microscopy and clinical skills on the job.; Autonomous clinical duties (venepuncture, microscopy diagnosis) — excellent CV boost for nurses or nursing aspirants.; Hub-and-spoke sites across Brighton and Hove with some evenings/weekends — variety and local flexibility (own car useful).; Chaperone and patient-advocacy role during intimate exams — meaningful, trusted support for female patients.
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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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