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.
We have a vacancy for a clinical support worker role within the surgical team.
The role demands an dynamic individual who has the ability to work well within a team,
The successful candidate will be required to provide essential activities of daily living care to our pre and post operative patients.
You will have the ability to communicate effectively and to work in line with the trust policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
The role of clinical support worker is a crucial part of the nursing team.
The ward compromises of pre and post operative patients who requires a level of support with their hygiene needs, mobility, but with the scope to empower self care and promote independence and area for health promotion.
You will support in the general infection prevention measure in team including decluttering and cleaning the ward environment.
Assistance for patients who require mobility support and effective meal service.
Requirement to have good communication skills to allow professional interactions with the patients, their families and the nursing staff.
About us
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 role of clinical support worker is a crucial part of the nursing team.
The ward compromises of pre and post operative patients who requires a level of support with their hygiene needs, mobility, but with the scope to empower self care and promote independence and area for health promotion.
You will support in the general infection prevention measure in team including decluttering and cleaning the ward environment.
Assistance for patients who require mobility support and effective meal service.
Requirement to have good communication skills to allow professional interactions with the patients, their families and the nursing staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of clinical support worker is a crucial part of the nursing team.
The ward compromises of pre and post operative patients who requires a level of support with their hygiene needs, mobility, but with the scope to empower self care and promote independence and area for health promotion.
You will support in the general infection prevention measure in team including decluttering and cleaning the ward environment.
Assistance for patients who require mobility support and effective meal service.
Requirement to have good communication skills to allow professional interactions with the patients, their families and the nursing staff.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- Minimum 6 months care experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
- Ability to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good numeracy and literacy
- Minimum 6 months care experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate (This is mandatory to undertake in the first 12 weeks of employment commencing)
- Ability to cover a variety of shifts over 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Of North Midlands
Newcastle Road
Newcastle Under Lyme
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
