Senior Clinical Support Worker

Job description

Job summary

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.

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

Interviews

Pre-interview test

At the start of your interview time 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 interview.

You will have 15 minutes to complete the test. If a candidate has any additional needs which includes learning difficulties such as dyslexia, the time can be doubled to 30 minutes. If this is the case, you will need to let the interview panel know prior to your test starting that additional time is required.

Qualification evidence

Please bring evidence of your Maths and English qualifications to your interview, this can be GCSEs, Functional Skills or overseas equivalent certificates. For overseas qualifications please bring an ECCTIS comparability statement showing UK comparability.

If you have a Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification, please bring this in addition to the above. Alongside the qualification requirement you must have one years care experience on a professional contract.

On this occasion we will be asking candidates who meet the shortlisting criteria to provide evidence of their qualifications prior to being offered an interview.This is to avoid delays once offered with pre-employment checks, as successful candidates need to be able to start in post as soon as possible.

About us

Please ensure that you fill your application out in full, listing your qualifications and previous experience as the recruitment team will reach out for further evidence if you meet the shortlisting criteria.

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal Stoke Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of development and transformation. As part of this, we are seeking enthusiastic and committed Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to join our established Emergency Department team.

The key responsibility of this role is to provide essential clinical care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation is a vital part of the role, ensuring high standards of record-keeping within nursing documentation.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely within a multidisciplinary team and engage effectively with patients and their families.

This post is currently offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. However, due to normal staff turnover, there may be opportunities to secure a permanent position should one become available during this period.

Our workforce model is focused on delivering safe, high-quality patient care while promoting leadership and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing staff. Successful applicants will benefit from a supernumerary period and structured, on-the-job training provided by an experienced and supportive team.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time roles. Flexibility is essential, as the position involves working a range of shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Sheila Bowers

Job description
Job responsibilities

The Royal Stoke Emergency Department is currently undergoing an exciting period of development and transformation. As part of this, we are seeking enthusiastic and committed Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to join our established Emergency Department team.

The key responsibility of this role is to provide essential clinical care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive documentation is a vital part of the role, ensuring high standards of record-keeping within nursing documentation.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will work closely within a multidisciplinary team and engage effectively with patients and their families.

This post is currently offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 March 2027. However, due to normal staff turnover, there may be opportunities to secure a permanent position should one become available during this period.

Our workforce model is focused on delivering safe, high-quality patient care while promoting leadership and supporting the ongoing development of our nursing staff. Successful applicants will benefit from a supernumerary period and structured, on-the-job training provided by an experienced and supportive team.

We welcome applications for both full-time and part-time roles. Flexibility is essential, as the position involves working a range of shift patterns, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

For more details on the post, please contact Sheila Bowers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE D-G or Level 1 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• 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).

Experience

Essential

• 12 months contractual care experience

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE D-G or Level 1 equivalent, including Maths and English (ECCTIS is required for overseas qualifications)
• Care Certificate or must complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• 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).

Experience

Essential

• 12 months contractual care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address

Royal Stoke

Newcastle road

Stoke on Trent

ST4 6QG

United Kingdom

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