Job summary
At present, University Hospitals of North Midlands is unable to offer visa sponsorship for Band 2 to Band 4 roles, as these positions do not meet the minimum salary and skill thresholds required under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.
Interviews
If you are shortlisted for an interview for 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.
If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for you GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate
- A Full Care CertificateORNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQ's from a regulated awarding body).
If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.
Main duties of the job
As well as completing the role as a Band 2 clinical support worker on ward 124 your role will include the below duties found in the main duties section. This will also include assisting with minor none invasive procedures i.e. line insertions/removals, kidney biopsy this is carried out in the procedure room based on ward 124.
The successful applicants will be based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. As provision of care is in an inpatient setting of 32 bedded patients, you will be required to work 12hour shifts days/nights over a 7 day working week. This will be three 12 hour shifts per week.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker you may be required to carry out and perform a range of clinical based skills in conjunction with the above key areas/tasks as well as completing tasks within the band 2 . This will be supported by completion of a robust UHNM competency package. Skills include:
- Venepuncture
- Weighing patients daily
- Taking clinical observations
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Pregnancy Testing
- Urine Analysis
- Taking Fecal Samples
- Carry out 12 lead ECG
- Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress
- Wound Observation
- Simple Wound Dressing
- Removal of Peripheral Cannula
- Take Swabs
- Support and Assist New Staff- Buddy System/Care Certificate Supervisor
- Completing documentation
- Assisting with minor surgical none invasive procedures i.e. line insertions/removals, kidney biopsy this is carried out in the procedure room based on ward 124.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker you may be required to carry out and perform a range of clinical based skills in conjunction with the above key areas/tasks as well as completing tasks within the band 2 . This will be supported by completion of a robust UHNM competency package. Skills include:
- Venepuncture
- Weighing patients daily
- Taking clinical observations
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Pregnancy Testing
- Urine Analysis
- Taking Fecal Samples
- Carry out 12 lead ECG
- Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress
- Wound Observation
- Simple Wound Dressing
- Removal of Peripheral Cannula
- Take Swabs
- Support and Assist New Staff- Buddy System/Care Certificate Supervisor
- Completing documentation
- Assisting with minor surgical none invasive procedures i.e. line insertions/removals, kidney biopsy this is carried out in the procedure room based on ward 124.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE 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)
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE 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)
Experience
Essential
- 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent
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.
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.
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
newcastle under lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
