Senior Clinical Support Worker
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
29 September 2026
1 day leftJob description
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 ...
We are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Support workers to join our dynamic and friendly teams and provide safe and supportive care to patients, relatives and 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 and respectful care, in accordance with their care plans. We are looking for people who are compassionate and feel passionately about providing a level of care they would wish for their family and friends.
The successful applicants will be based at Royal Stoke University Hospital . As provision of care is a 24 hours, 7 days a week career, you will be required to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
To apply for the post the applicant needs to be competent and proficient in the following skills:
Taking Clinical Observations and Recording on Vitals/Papero Venepuncture
- Taking clinical observations
- Use of vital paco Glucose Monitoringo Pregnancy Testingo Urine Analysis (Strip)o Taking Fecal Sampleso Carry out 12 lead ECGo Observing patients for signs of agitation or distress (Clinical holding/Restraint)o Wound Observationo Simple Wound Dressingo Removal of Peripheral Cannulao Take Swabs (e.g. MRSA)o Support and Assist New Staff- Buddy System/Care Certificate Supervisor
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.
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- PASS UHNM Maths & English condensed test at interview to show evidence of good Literacy and Numeracy level.
- Maths & English at Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent) For overseas qualifications they must have an ECCTIS statement showing UK comparability. 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).
- 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).
Knowledge, skills, training and experience
Essential: - Minimum of 12 months care experience
How to apply
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First seen
15 September 2026
Last checked
17 September 2026
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