Senior Clinical Support Worker

Senior Clinical Support WorkerThe closing date is 11 December 2025University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your graduate visa, you must also have at least six months until your graduate visa expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.InterviewsFor this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.A Full Care Certificate OR NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ must be from a regulated awarding body).When you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for your GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate.Failure to provide the above qualifications at interview will result in the interview not proceeding.Main duties of the jobWe are a unit that comprises 28 beds and care for patients in the specialities of ENT, Maxillofacial, Onco plastics and plastic surgery, general surgery, and ophthalmology.We are looking for a senior clinical nursing assistant (Band 3) who has a caring nature and skills to care for a complex group of patients, including those who have undergone major head and neck surgery. You must have previous caring experience and an understanding of the Proud to Care documentation and its importance in maintaining patient safety and quality.You are required to cover over a 24‑hour period, therefore the post holder must be able to work both night and day shifts. It is imperative that you can work night shifts.You need to be able to prioritise your work load, work as a member of a team, be professional at all times, communicate well, and have good time management.About usUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern NHS Trusts in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke‑on‑Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we serve around three million people and are highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.UHNM creates and encourages a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected.At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting, and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.Job responsibilitiesThe Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well‑being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing under the supervision of registered nurses. They should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specialist tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.Qualifications and documents required at recruitmentGCSEs or equivalent Certificate for Maths and English, equivalent to current Level 4/C or level 2 functional skills Maths/English.If you have completed your qualifications overseas you must apply or provide an ECCTIS compatibility statement.Completed Care Certificate.Person Specification – Experience12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent.Person Specification – QualificationsEducated to GCSE level 4/C or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications).Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ must be from an accredited awarding body).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro‑rata. #J-18808-Ljbffr