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.
Support and Training Package
* 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.
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.
About Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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 first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
You will normally work 37.5 hours per week, across five days, which may include occasional evenings and weekends depending on patients’ needs. In this role, you will support qualified nurses and other professionals within the ward’s multidisciplinary team.
You will contribute to the planning, development, and delivery of activity‑based group sessions, as well as both group and individual 1:1 sessions. You will also assist the multidisciplinary team in delivering a comprehensive programme of activities tailored to the needs of the patient group.
At all times, you will work under the supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the shift. You will be accountable to the Registered Nurse you are working with and to the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse of the ward or department.
You are expected to work within your level of experience, assessed competence, and the skills developed in post. Direct supervision will be provided when undertaking unfamiliar tasks, and you must not carry out any duties for which you have not been appropriately trained or deemed competent.
This advert closes on Thursday 9 Apr 2026
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