Clinical Support Worker Band 3
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker role on a busy 24-bedded gastroenterology ward, providing high-quality, patient-centred care in an acute environment. The role involves delivering fundamental patient care, undertaking delegated clinical tasks like vital signs monitoring and basic wound care, and supporting registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team. It requires compassion, strong clinical awareness, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining patient dignity and safety.
Key responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, mobility, continence care, nutrition, hydration, pressure area care).
- Monitor and record vital signs (e.g., BP, temperature, pulse, respirations), blood glucose, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, basic wound care, simple dressings, and catheter care.
- Carry out timely clinical observations (NEWS2) and escalate concerns immediately to registered nursing staff.
- Assist with clinical investigations and treatments appropriate to training level and participate in safe transfers and escorting of patients.
- Accurately record care delivered, clinical observations, and changes in patient status.
- Perform general clerical activities such as answering the telephone, taking messages, filing, and keeping patient records tidy.
Essential criteria
- Level 2 Maths and English qualification
- QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience
- Experience working in a healthcare environment
- Evidence of effective communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience working as an AfC Band 2 CSW
- Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team 3
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 7d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Job summary
As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker on a busy gastroenterology ward, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a fast-paced acute environment. Ward 16 is a 24 bedded acute gastroenterology ward providing assessment, stabilisation, and ongoing care for patients admitted with acute and often complex medical needs. Band 3 CSWs are essential to maintaining safe, effective and responsive care by carrying out delegated clinical tasks and supporting the multidisciplinary team.
This role requires compassion, strong clinical awareness, good communication, and the ability to work under pressure while ensuring patient dignity, safety, and comfort.
PLEASE NOTE, IF THIS ROLE RECEIVES A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS, IT IS SUBJECT TO CLOSING EARLY.
Main duties of the job
1\. Provide fundamental patient care within the Ward setting
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, mobility, continence care, nutrition, hydration, pressure area care).\[nhsjobs.com\]
- Offer psychological and emotional support to patients and families.\[nhsjobs.com\]
? 2\. Undertake delegated clinical tasks (Band 3 responsibility)
National guidance states Band 3 CSWs undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, such as:
- Monitoring and recording vital signs (e.g., BP, temperature, pulse, respirations).
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