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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience of working as a team
- Previous care work experience
- Previous face-to-face customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
- Care Certificate
- Apprenticeship Level 3 in Care or equivalent vocational experience
Further Training
Essential
- Ability to attend 3 day clinical induction
- Committed to attending further training and development as identified
Knowledge Requirements
Essential
- Must understand basic requirements for personalised and individualised care.
- Recognition of a person’s right for privacy and dignity.
Desirable
- Awareness of Safeguarding issues
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexible approach
- Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker - SAU/SSDEC with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton In Ashfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Work both SAU and Surgical SDEC, long days, nights, mid-shift weekends, and SDEC hours which are also subject to change as we move through phases to develop the area. The application deadline is 02 Jul 2026.
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