
Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
12 months contractual care experience
- Qualifications
Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE 2-3, D-F or equivalent). We do accept the following in replacement of Level 1 English qualification ONLY if they meet the following grades and results were issued within the last 2 years. Accepted Grades for English replacement: IELTS (6 overall grade), OET (C overall), CEFR (B2/C1/C2).
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
- Qualifications
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/equivalent qualification or willingness to complete if successful
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.
In relation to Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker roles, we are currently able to recruit successfully from the domestic labour market and have a sufficient pool of suitably qualified and appointable candidates. As a result, visa sponsorship is not available for this role at this time. This position is kept under regular review and may change in the future should labour market conditions or service requirements alter.
Employers should note that visa applications are assessed against the Immigration Rules in force at the time of application. There is no guarantee that roles meeting current eligibility or salary thresholds will continue to do so in future.
Important information for applicants: To ensure clarity of accountability, scope of practice and professional responsibilities, the Trust does not appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration into Band 2 Clinical/AHP Support Worker or Band 3 Senior Clinical/AHP Support Worker 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.
Main duties of the job
Please see the below before applying for this vacancy:
- Please apply for EITHER Royal Stoke or County, duplicate applications will be withdrawn.
- To be eligible for this role you MUST be able to provide evidence of Maths and English GCSE (Grade 2-3, D-F) or Functional Skills Level 1.
- If you studied your Maths and English qualifications overseas, you MUST provide a valid ECCTIS report alongside copies of your original certificate. Due to the pressures of this role we are unable to wait for your to request an ECCTIS report if you are successful in the role. Therefore if you do not have one already we ask that you withdraw your application.
- We are unable to accept higher qualifications such as Masters or Bachelors degrees studied in or outside of the UK for this requirement
- Alongside the above qualification requirements you MUST have one year’s care experience on a professional contract. Volunteer work or being a carer for a family member/friend will not be considered.
- We are unable to appoint individuals holding active NMC or HCPC registration.
- We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role as the position.
- If you hold a 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 reason.
- If you are attending an interview slot, you will be required to sit the UHNM Maths & English test (Total of 6 questions) and need to gain 6/6 to proceed to the formal one to one interview.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you compassionate, reliable, motivated & ready for a challenge?
If so, we are looking to recruit motivated & enthusiastic Senior Clinical Support Workers to join our dynamic & friendly teams & provide safe & supportive care to patients, relatives & 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 & respectful care, in accordance with their care plans.
We are looking for people who are compassionate & feel passionately about providing a level of care they would wish for their family & friends.
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.
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Support Worker - County Hospital with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stafford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Clinical support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Oct 2026.
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