Please Note: Due to recent changes announced by the Home Office, we are no longer able to provide sponsorship for support worker roles.
Join our dedicated team of skilled Clinical Support Workers at Bedford Hospital. We offer a variety of roles across a range of specialties.
Shift patterns include day, night, and weekend working.
All new Clinical Support Workers begin with a comprehensive induction and receive ongoing pastoral and technical support from our Recruitment and Education Support Assistants (RESA). You will be supported to achieve your Care Certificate, equipping you with the skills and knowledge required to deliver safe and compassionate care.
After completing your induction and six-month probationary period, you will be enrolled in our development programme to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Our Support And Training Package Includes
* A six-day induction programme
* A two-week supernumerary period, supported by colleagues as you settle into your department and role
* A local induction to learn department‑specific procedures
* Ongoing contact and support from our RESAs during your first few weeks to ensure a smooth transition into your new position
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Nursing Associate, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high‑quality patient care, including personal care and delegated clinical duties within your competence. We are committed to providing a safe, clean, and compassionate environment for all patients.
Development Programme
ACE Programme – Enrolled 6–12 months into the role, this three‑day course covers the Trust’s THRIVE values: teamwork, civility, patient experience, resilience, wellbeing, and includes a quality improvement project.
BEACH Programme – Completed 6–12 months into the role to enhance recognition and escalation of care for critically ill patients.
Care Certificate – Mandatory for all non‑registered Clinical Support Workers employed by the NHS since 2015, comprising the Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and 15 ESR modules. Full support is provided.
Disability Awareness Training – Covers visual/hearing impairments, frailty, hidden disabilities, learning disabilities, and physical disabilities.
Additional Support – Includes a two‑week supernumerary period, local induction, competency‑based training, regular 1:1 meetings with RESA, and access to the Clinical Support Worker Forum.
This programme ensures you are fully supported to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high‑quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience – we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust’s core values. We achieve this by using values‑based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Vilas Thomas, Job title: Recruitment Officer, Email address: priscilla.ntiamoah@ldh.nhs.uk
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