University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust

Domestic Assistant, Ward Assistant and Catering Assistant Event

The closing date is 03 May 2026

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.

Soft FM are holding a recruitment event on Saturday 9th May for roles within their department both at Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford.

The roles on offer on the day include:

  • Domestic Assistants - Royal Stoke Hospital
  • Domestic Assistants - County Hospital
  • Ward Assistants - Royal Stoke Hospital
  • Catering Assistants - County Hospital

There will only be part time and bank hours on offer for this event. Please see the following statement in the 'Main Duties' section before applying.

Main duties of the job

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.
  • There will be a limited number of walk-in slots available on the day of the event to guarantee an interview slot, please submit your application on Trac. Walk in candidates on the day will be asked to complete a Trac application prior to being interviewed. We reserve the right to turn away walk in candidates if we have no available slots
  • 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 onSaturday 9th of May at our Royal Stoke site, there will be no alternative dates or arrangements, we are unable to accommodate the request for virtual/online interviews.

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

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7852154-B

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 addresssuch 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

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.

If you require further details or information on this post refer to the JD's below.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 addresssuch 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

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.

If you require further details or information on this post refer to the JD's below.

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 University Hospital and County 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 and County 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:

Deputy Facilities Manager

Claire Burns

claire.burns@uhnm.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

205-7852154-B

Job locations

Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital

Newcastle Road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG


Supporting documents

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