Location
Stoke-on-Trent, England
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum
Profession
Clinical support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
06 Oct 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

4 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Over 12 months experience in care

  • Qualifications

    Educated to GCSE D-G or Level 1 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)

  • Qualifications

    Holds a valid Care Certificate or willing to complete within 12 weeks of commencing in post

  • Qualifications

    NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing/required to complete if successful (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).

Desirable

4 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Skills

    Able to undertake routine observations

  • Skills

    Ability to do basic dressings

  • Knowledge

    Derm/plastics experience

  • Experience

    Experience of supporting colleagues

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Clinical Support Worker to join the Day Case Unit at Royal Stoke.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people using our services and their families, we have the perfect role for you.

Join our team as a Senior Clinical Support Worker and help us to grow and develop our service.

We are looking for people who can work as part of the wider team in maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.

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 with University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust in Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Clinical support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.

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