# Senior Clinical Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
- **Location:** Royal Stoke University Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Clinical support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 15 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16T10:03:40.559Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Staffordshire/Stoke_on_Trent/University_Hospitals_North_Midlands_NHS_Trust/Gynae_outpatient_nursing/Gynae_outpatient_nursing-v8342197
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8342197?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### 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

The role of the Senior Clinical Support Worker within gynaecology is an exciting opportunity for candidates who thrives working independently as well as supporting the Nursing and medical team. We are looking for a person who can use initiative and problem solve under the guidance of Standard Operating Procedures and protocols. The position requires proficiency in both clinical and clerical skills . With duties ranging from managing waiting lists , making appointments and handling patient queries as well as chaperoning , preparing and maintaining the clinical environment. Predominantly based at Royal Stoke working alongside the gynaecology consultants and nursing team.

- Organise all aspects of clerical duties including reception duties, maintenance of record systems, booking appointments, filing and ordering and storage of supplies. Organise the delivery and retrieval of specimens, items & equipment to and from the outreach clinic.
- The provision of care involves invasive procedures, some of which require additional training and assessment of competence by a suitable qualified assessor eg bladder scanning, urodynamics assistant
- This role includes interpretation or analysis of clinical data.
- Chaperone and assist medical/nursing staff during patient examination
- Communicate relevant information to the relevant consultant, Nurse in charge.
- Demonstrate good customer care skills.
- The post holder will be required to demonstrate a level of organisational skills

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The primary role of a Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to person-centred care.

The Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and well-being of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. They should be able to work independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of registered nurses. Band 3 Senior Clinical Support Workers should demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific skills and tasks delegated by the registered nurse and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies at UHNM. They will be required to undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

Key to this role is flexibility with the requirement for staff to work variable shifts over 7 days a week on a week by week basis within agreed limits.

### 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**

- 12 months experience in a professional contract as a Healthcare Assistant or equivalent

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- Educated to GSCE level 4/C or Level 2 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
- Hold a full Care Certificate or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (NVQ MUST be from an accredited awarding body).

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