Job Description

University Hospitals of North Midlands is currently unable to provide sponsorship this role. This is in accordance with UKVI guidelines and legislation, as these roles do not meet the skill nor salary threshold for sponsorship. If you hold a graduate visa, you are welcome to apply for this role however it is important to note that UHNM will be unable to offer sponsorship at the end of your 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 reasons.



An exciting opportunity has become available for a Clinical Support Worker for the Children's Critical Care Unit.



The post holder will work flexibly and provide support over a wide ranger or services/functions. They will work to locally agreed Code of Conduct for Clinical Support Workers and complete the Trust Care Certificate.



The Clinical Support Worker role within the Children's Critical Care Unit (CICU) requires supporting the nursing team by stocking up and fetching items; cleaning all areas including family rooms; washing linen; making hot drinks for the families and providing meals to breast feeding mothers; daily equipment checks; and admitting and discharging patients and other admin duties when the ward clerk is not on shift. On occasion this role may require support with patient turns and cares, or escorting patients to other departments. Clinical Support Workers on CICU are required to work 07:15 to 19:45 Mon through Sunday with occasion night shifts 19:15 to 07:45.



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.



For more information please contact Lena Russell, Ward Manager or see attached and Personal Specification.