University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

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.

We are a busy 31 to 38 bedded Acute Medical Unit that deals with a range of medical conditions. We receive patients directly from A&E, the Medical Receiving Unit and other areas of the hospital.

There is a high turnover of patients and a fast pace of work and we have high expectations regarding the quality of care provided to our patients. The care we provide has a focus of compassion & competence in order to give our patients the best possible care we can.

It is important to give you a supernumerary period to ensure that you have time to orientate yourself to your new environment.

Main duties of the job

This role requires the following qualifications and documents to be provided as part of the recruitment and selection process for this role, if you are offered a role and unable to provide these documents, we are afraid the offer will be withdrawn:

  • GCSE's 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 a ECCTIS compatibility statement
  • Completed Care Certificate

Although it may seem frustrating if you have completed a degree in the UK or other professional qualifications our policy states we must have GCSE's or equivalent as part of the requirements for this role.

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached.

For further information please contact:

rodney.lowe@uhnm.nhs.uk 01785 257731 Ext 2638

allison.taylor@uhnm.nhs.uk 01785 257731 Ext 2776

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.

Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us. We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours. We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working. You can select your preferences upon application.

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7291542

Job locations

County Hospital, Acute Medical Unit

Weston road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

As per the Job Description please ensure you meet the following criteria before applying:

  • Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English
  • Hold a Care Certificate
  • Minimum of 12 months care experience

You will not be considered for shortlisting if you do not meet the above criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

As per the Job Description please ensure you meet the following criteria before applying:

  • Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English
  • Hold a Care Certificate
  • Minimum of 12 months care experience

You will not be considered for shortlisting if you do not meet the above criteria.

Person Specification

Function skills

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months care experience

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute hospital trust

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care Certificate and able to provide evidence
Person Specification

Function skills

Essential

  • Educated to GSCE level or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

  • 12 months care experience

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute hospital trust

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care Certificate and able to provide evidence

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

County Hospital, Acute Medical Unit

Weston road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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

County Hospital, Acute Medical Unit

Weston road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Charge Nurse

Rodney Lowe

rodney.lowe@uhnm.nhs.uk

01785230023

Details

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

205-7291542

Job locations

County Hospital, Acute Medical Unit

Weston road

Stafford

ST16 3SA


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