Senior Clinical Support WorkerNHS
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. 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
We are a busy 31 to 41 bedded Acute Medical Unit that deals with a range of medical conditions. We receive patients directly from A&E, the Medical Receiving Unit and other areas of the hospital.
There is a high turnover of patients and a fast pace of work and we have high expectations regarding the quality of care provided to our patients. The care we provide has a focus of compassion & competence in order to give our patients the best possible care we can.
It is important to give you a supernumerary period to ensure that you have time to orientate yourself to your new environment.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification attached.
For further information please contact:
[email protected] 01785 257731 Ext 2638
Job description
For further information on this vacancy, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager.
As per the Job Description please ensure you meet the following criteria before applying:
- Numeracy/Literacy skills to Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent)IELTS or OETS (Overall score ofC1)accepted for overseas applicants (Level 7 in Listening/speaking/reading & Level 6.5 in Writing)
- Hold a Care Certificate or complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care/Equivalent qualification or willing to complete if successful once applicant commences post (If applicant has 3 years or more care experience this is voluntary).
- Minimum of 12 months care experience
You will not be considered for shortlisting if you do not meet the above criteria.
Additionally, you will be required to undertake a condensed UHNM Maths & English test at interview to show good Literacy and Numeracy level. The test consists of 3 Maths questions and 3 English questions. All of the questions must be answered correctly for the interview to proceed.
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.