Job overview
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.
Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not normally appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker, Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 4 AHP Support Worker/Technician roles. Registered nurses and Allied Health Professionals interested in joining UHNM are encouraged to explore our registered professional opportunities, which are advertised regularly across the Trust.
We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join our dynamic and friendly team and provide safe and supportive care to patients, relatives and their loved ones. In this post you would be responsible for providing fundamental elements of patient care as directed by the qualified nursing/midwifery team to ensure our patients receive the highest standard of dignified and respectful care, in accordance with their care plans. We are looking for people who are compassionate and feel passionately about providing a level of care they would wish for their family and friends.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant who fulfils the essential qualifications/skills on the person specification/job description will be offered a Band 2 Clinical Support Worker substantive post.
The successful applicant will either be based at Royal Stoke University Hospital. Although cross site working at our County Hospital in Stafford may be required occasionally.
As provision of care is a 24 hours, 7 days a week career, you will be required to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Enhancements will be paid for unsocial hours.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please contact Laurie Coupland (details below).
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
- Functional Skills Level 2 or Grade C/4 or above in GCSE Maths & English
- Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
Experience and Availability
Essential
- Ability to cover 7 day shift working including bank holidays
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the NHS
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Royal Stoke University Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Sep 2026.
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