University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Postal/Uniform Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship 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.

THIS VACANCIES INVOLVES ACROSS SITE WORKING AND WILL REQUIRED ALL APPLYING CANDIDATES TO BE ABLE TO WORK AT BOTH COUNTY STAFFORD AND ROYAL STOKE SITES .

  • We expect a high number of applicants for this role,please submit your application ASAP as it is likely this vacancy will close early.
  • If shortlisted on the day of the interview there will be a basic English and situation based test that all candidates will need to complete.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a enthusiastic, motivated individuals to join our Postal / Uniform Team to support in ensuring all administrative tasks associated with the postal service and supply of staff uniforms are performed effectively in line with correct process to help provide and maintain a high level service in trust mailing and staff uniforms. This role will involve across site working at both or hospital sites Royal Stoke and County Hospital. clean and hygienic environment for all patients, visitors and staff in line with the National Standards of Cleanliness for the UHNM County Site Stafford.

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. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're 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 create and encourage 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. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

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.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7490948

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and information relating to the positions please, refer to the JD or contact Claire Burns via email.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and information relating to the positions please, refer to the JD or contact Claire Burns via email.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with other staff, Trust employees and service users.
  • written and communication skill

Desirable

  • To have an understanding of Risk Assessments and take part in local Assessments in relation to duties.
  • To have worked in a service/customer environment

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point
  • Grade 3 / D in numeracy and literacy or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Level 2 Administration qualification
  • Level 2 Custom Care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with other staff, Trust employees and service users.
  • written and communication skill

Desirable

  • To have an understanding of Risk Assessments and take part in local Assessments in relation to duties.
  • To have worked in a service/customer environment

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft office: Word, Excel, access and Power-point
  • Grade 3 / D in numeracy and literacy or equivalent.

Desirable

  • Level 2 Administration qualification
  • Level 2 Custom Care

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 University Hospital

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 University Hospital

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:

Manager

Claire Burns

claire.burns@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

22 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per Annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7490948

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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