Job overview
Exciting Opportunity: Clinical Support Worker
Are you a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a real difference in patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker to join our fast-paced Ward 34 Medical ward at Sherwood Forest Hospitals.
As a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our patients, working 24/7, 365 days a year to support our local community. This is your chance to be part of a dedicated team providing critical, life-changing support in a high-energy environment.
If you’re passionate about patient care and thrive in a challenging yet rewarding setting, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be a part of something truly special!
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
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
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 weekend
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This advert is for Clinical Support Worker 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. The application deadline is 29 Jul 2026.
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