Job overview
As a Clinical Support Worker on Ward 25, you will play a vital and rewarding role in supporting children and young people aged 0–18 during their hospital journey. Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will help provide compassionate, safe and personalised care to patients with a range of medical and surgical needs.
You will make a meaningful difference every day by supporting children with personal care, nutrition, hydration, comfort and mobility, while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing. Following appropriate training and competency assessment, you will undertake clinical duties such as recording observations and blood glucose levels, recognising changes in a patient’s condition and promptly escalating concerns.
The role is varied and offers the opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the ward, including maintaining a safe environment, supporting clinical activities, monitoring supplies and assisting with patient transfers and investigations.
This is a fulfilling role where teamwork, compassion, reliability and good communication are highly valued. You will be supported through training and ongoing development, giving you the opportunity to build your clinical skills and progress within your career while making a genuine difference to the care and experience of children and young people.
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
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 with Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in King's Mill Hospital. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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