Clinical Assistant

Sfh Tr; Stanton Hill; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Sutton-in-Ashfield is seeking a Clinical Assistant for Clinic 8 Head and Neck clinics with an ophthalmology outpatient focus. The role is permanent and part-time at 22 hours per week.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care, contributing to a busy, rewarding clinic environment while supporting development and flexible working within the department.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards.
• Previous NHS care experience in an outpatient setting.
• Regular attendee, able to work flexibly within department hours.

Responsibilities

• Support Head and Neck Clinic services with ophthalmology outpatient focus.
• Deliver patient-centred care in a fast-paced clinic environment.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support treatments and follow-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Main area Head and Neck Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22 hours per week (includes weekend working) Job ref 214-CSTO-8338303

Site King's Mill Hospital Town Sutton-in-Ashfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in this role, we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and know that happy colleagues deliver better care.

Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you.

At Sherwood Forest Hospitals, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As such, we particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We believe that a diverse team better represents the communities we serve and brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our work.

Job overview

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Assistant to join our team on Clinic 8 Head and Neck Clinics with a focus in ophthalmology outpatients.

Clinic 8 is a busy fast paced clinic. We care and treat individuals with a variety of head and neck conditions, providing a diverse and rewarding work environment.

You’ll work closely with our well-established medical team and multidisciplinary staff to deliver patient-centred care. Our team fosters a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Working for our organisation

We are an award-winning NHS Foundation Trust working alongside health and social care colleagues across the county to provide acute and community healthcare services to more than 420,000 people across Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, and parts of Derbyshire and Lincolnshire.

We put the patient at the heart of everything that we do and it is our aim to make sure that every patient is treated as we would want a member of our own family to be treated. At the same time, we expect our staff to be caring, kind and courteous to each other and to look out for each other. We believe that we are truly a clinically-led organisation.

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed as of 9th April. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Knowledge Requirements

• Demonstrate good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individualised patient care

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or willingness to work towards

Further Training

• Mandatory updates and customer care courses
• Phlebotomy training
• Observation training
• Wound care training

Experience

• Previous customer care experience and life skills
• Previous NHS care experience in an outpatient setting

Contractual Requirements

• Regular attendee, able to work flexibly within working hours of department

Not all of our roles are eligible for visa sponsorship. To find out which roles are eligible, please refer to the shortage occupation list found here:

Home Office guidance has changed. Anyone that requires switching visa type may not be eligible for sponsorship even if the role is on the shortage occupation list.

We as a Trust support the use of AI and other tools to support your application. However, all personal statements and behavioural examples must be truthful and factually accurate. Your application should reflect your own personal/professional experiences and qualifications to ensure authenticity and credibility.

For the avoidance of doubt, plagiarism includes presenting the ideas or experiences of others or content generated by artificial intelligence as your own. We review all applications carefully to ensure that the information provided in your supporting statement aligns with your qualifications, work history and the duties undertaken within those roles. Your experience will also be explored further during the interview process.

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Please note that we no longer accept handwritten/paper applicationsand that the email address given on your application will be used for all correspondence regarding this post.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Priority for vacancies at the Trust will be given to existing employees of Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust whose roles are currently at risk of redundancy due to organisational change. If a high number of applications are received, a longlisting exercise will be conducted prior to shortlisting.

Only applications received on or before the closing date will be considered for short listing. This is to ensure that the Trust meets its commitment to Equality of Opportunity.

In submitting an application, you authorise Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any current and previous NHS Service details and you agree to the Trust obtaining and transferring personal date held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be shared using the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and third party systems via an automated process and will only be used for the purposes of maintaining your employment record.

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check. The Trust will pay for the check initially and then the money will be deducted from your first salary once you've commenced employment. The current price of a check is £26.40 for a standard check and £54.40 for an enhanced. If you are asked to complete a DBS check and have a previous identity that you do not wish to be disclosed to your employer and/or on your DBS certificate, you should call or email the dedicated sensitive applications team before submitting your application. The team is experienced in dealing with sensitive cases and will advise you of the process and what you need to do.

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