Job summary
We are busy nineteen bedded fast-paced Acute Assessment Unit, supporting and working closely with our frontline departments to ensure swift, safe and effective patient flow through their predicted pathways. To ensure continuous improved standards of care and patient experience, we are looking to recruit a Clinical Orderly to join and support our pro-active, supportive and friendly team.
As part of that Nursing team your duties would include general cleaning of the patient bed areas and assisting the nursing staff with essential patient equipment cleaning. All staff within the hospital have a key role to play in infection control and prevention & you could be a part of a team that makes a vital contribution to the patient's experience during their time in hospital.
If you have good communication skills, interested in working in a clinical area, open to learning new skills and/or have experience of working in a similar environment this could be the opportunity for you .
Main duties of the job
As part of that Nursing team your duties would include general cleaning of the patient bed areas and assisting the nursing staff with essential patient equipment cleaning. All staff within the hospital have a key role to play in infection control and prevention & you could be a part of a team that makes a vital contribution to the patient's experience during their time in hospital.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
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Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
374-LL0196
Job locations
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good general education including Maths and English
* Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme
* Good written and spoken English
Desirable
* NVQ 1
Experience
Desirable
* Manual Handling & Lifting
* Customer Services
* Cleaning Experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Able to work with minimum supervision
* Ability to use own initiative
* Flexible Approach
* Good Communication Skills
Desirable
* Good Organisational Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Evidence of good general education including Maths and English
* Ability to adapt quickly within the departmental training programme
* Good written and spoken English
Desirable
* NVQ 1
Experience
Desirable
* Manual Handling & Lifting
* Customer Services
* Cleaning Experience
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
* Able to work with minimum supervision
* Ability to use own initiative
* Flexible Approach
* Good Communication Skills
Desirable
* Good Organisational Skills
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 Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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 Sponsorship
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Conquest Hospital
The Ridge
St Leonards on Sea
TN37 7RD
Employer's website
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