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.
Interviews
If you are shortlisted for an interview for this role, you must bring evidence of the following qualifications:

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills for Maths and English.

If you hold overseas GCSE equivalent qualifications, you will need to bring an ECCTIS comparability statement for you GCSE equivalent qualifications along with your original certificate

• A Full Care Certificate ORNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (we can only accept NVQ's from a regulated awarding body).

If you do not bring the above qualifications to your interview, then the interview will not proceed.
Senior Clinical Support Worker, Surgical Special Care Unit
Job type:Permanent
Working pattern: 36hours per week, full rotational post
Staff Group:Nursing/Midwifery
Specialty/Function:Special Care Unit
Main duties of the job
The primary role of a Senior Clinical Support Worker is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the Registered Nurse and the wider multi-disciplinary team, in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to person centred care. The Senior Clinical Support Worker should actively contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients, staff and service users and be able to communicate effectively with sensitivity and compassion. Working independently within their sphere of nursing while under the supervision of the registered nurse.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff is really important to us.We offer a range of options for our staff to help maintain a good work-life balance including full time, part time hours and bank hours.We are also committed to offering flexible working wherever we can and where relevant to the role and the service, agile working.You can select your preferences upon application.
Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
205-7656767
Job locations
Royal Stoke Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Surgical Special Care Unit at the University Hospital of North Midlands is a 14-bedded dedicated facility which provides excellence in care to both elective and emergency surgical patients requiring level 2 nursing.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description
Job responsibilities
The Surgical Special Care Unit at the University Hospital of North Midlands is a 14-bedded dedicated facility which provides excellence in care to both elective and emergency surgical patients requiring level 2 nursing.
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
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).

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).

Skills Required