University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Ward Assistant

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

Before applying for this vacancy please read the following information:

  • We expect a high number of applicants for this role, please submit your application ASAP as it is likely this vacancy will close early.
  • University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 and Band 3 roles. 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.
  • For this position interviews will be held on Wednesday 9th July, there will be no alternative dates.
  • On the day of the interview there will be a basic English and situation based test that all candidates will need to complete.
  • Please only apply to the role that matches your skillset for our Domestic Assistant and Ward Assistant recruitment event.

Main duties of the job

You will be asked to provide ID in order to be interviewed as full ID checks and forms will be completed. For evidence of your ID you will need to provide both Right to Work and ID documentation.

Examples of ID documentation to bring are as follows:

Two proofs of address such as:

  • Bank statement / Utility bill (Dated within the last 3 months)
  • Tenancy agreement / Mortgage Statement/Council Tax statement (Dated within the last 12 months)
  • Driving Licence (In current address and valid)

ID documentation:

  • Valid Passport
  • Driving Licence (In current address and valid)

Please ensure if any of your ID is in a different name you are able to provide the proof of name change on the day of your ID check appointment. (i.e Marriage Certificate/Deed Poll/Decree Nisi).

Job overview

We are looking for a enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Catering Ward Assistant Team at UHNM Royal Stoke Site, Stoke - on - Trent.

The successful individuals will be adaptable, self-motivated, someone who can work to clearly defined achievable, individual, team and operational goals and any other duties to complete the tasks as required by the Trust.

Please see attached Job Description and personal specification attached for further details regarding main duties.

About us

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-6545005-B

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Claire Burns.

(see contact details)

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Claire Burns.

(see contact details)

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with other staff, Trust employees and service users

Desirable

  • Previous working experience within an NHS environment

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Basic understanding of spoken and written English
  • Ability to complete basic paperwork relevant to duties.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with other staff, Trust employees and service users

Desirable

  • Previous working experience within an NHS environment

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Basic understanding of spoken and written English
  • Ability to complete basic paperwork relevant to duties.

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

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Employer's website

https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Facilities Manager

Claire Burns

claire.burns@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

30 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-6545005-B

Job locations

Royal Stoke

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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