University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Senior Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 10 February 2026

Job summary

University 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.

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process for this role, if you are offered a role and unable to provide these documents, we are afraid the offer will be withdrawn: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.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Nursing Assistant on ward 117/Infectious Diseases. Ward 117 is a 14 bedded Infectious Diseases unit offering inpatient care for a a group of patients with a wide range of infections. It is a small friendly and supportive team with opportunities for development.

Please see Job description and personal specification attached to this advert for further information.

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

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7727900

Job locations

Ward 117 Royal Stoke University hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Nursing Assistant on ward 117/Infectious Diseases. Ward 117 is a 14 bedded Infectious Diseases unit offering inpatient care for a a group of patients with a wide range of infections. It is a small friendly and supportive team with opportunities for development.

Please see Job description and personal specification which is attached to this advert for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Nursing Assistant on ward 117/Infectious Diseases. Ward 117 is a 14 bedded Infectious Diseases unit offering inpatient care for a a group of patients with a wide range of infections. It is a small friendly and supportive team with opportunities for development.

Please see Job description and personal specification which is attached to this advert for further information.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • GCSE maths and English level 4/c or functional maths and English
  • Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ MUST be from an accredited awarding body)

essential

Essential

  • 12 months care experience

Desirable

  • Infection Control Knowledge
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • GCSE maths and English level 4/c or functional maths and English
  • Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ MUST be from an accredited awarding body)

essential

Essential

  • 12 months care experience

Desirable

  • Infection Control Knowledge

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

Ward 117 Royal Stoke University hospital

Hilton 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

Ward 117 Royal Stoke University hospital

Hilton 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:

Senior Sister/Quality Nurse

Rebecca Wilson/Lucy Jones

rebecca.wilson2@uhnm.nhs.uk

01782672901

Details

Date posted

27 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7727900

Job locations

Ward 117 Royal Stoke University hospital

Hilton Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


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